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Female reproductive system

Learning objectives

This study unit will help you to:

1. Name the female reproductive organs and learn how they are grouped.
2. Understand the functions of each organ and the system as a whole.

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The female reproductive system consists of the internal and external reproductive organs. The former consist of the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina, while the latter comprise the vulva and clitoris. The functions of this entire system are numerous, including the hormone-induced sexual maturation, gestation, and sexual pleasure.

This video tutorial will introduce you to the reproductive system of humans, with the emphasis on the female reproductive system in its second part.

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Go through our atlas to identify the organs of the female reproductive system and learn their relationships with each other.

Summary

Key points about the female reproductive system
Internal genitalia	Organs: Ovary, uterine tube, uterus, vagina Function: Formation and development of ova, production of estrogen and progesterone, implantation of embryo, fetal development
External genitalia	Ograns: Vulva, clitoris Function: Sexual reproduction, sexual sensation, urination

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