explain briefly about female reproductive system
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→ The female reproductive system is the organ that is designed to perform several functions. The female eggs called as ova or oocytes are produced by thee female productive system. The main function is to transport the ova to the site of fertilization. Fertilization of an egg with sperm occurs in fallopian tubes. This fertilization is known as conception.
→ Later this fertilized egg is implanted into the walls of uterus which is the initial stage of pregnancy. Unfertilized eggs in the female reproductive system undergo menstruation. The female sex hormones are also produced by this system which helps in regulating the reproductive cycle.
The external parts of female reproductive system are:
→ Labia Majora: The main function of labia majora is to enclose and protect the other external parts of reproductive system. They appear as large and fleshy which are compared to scrotum in males. The labia majora consists of sweat and oil-secreting glands. After puberty, the labia majora are covered with hair.
→ Labia Minora: This is also known as ‘small lips’ and is either very small or upto 2 inches wide. This is located inside the labia majora and surrounds the openings to vagina and urethra.
→ Bartholin’s Glands: These are present beside the vaginal opening and they produce a fluid secretion.
→ Clitoris: This is a small, sensitive protrusion which is compared to penis in males. The two labia minora join at the clitoris. Clitoris is covered by fold of skin known as prepuce which is like foreskin at the end of penis. This is very sensitive to stimulation and can become erect.
The internal reproductive organs are:
→ Vagina: A canal which joins the cervix to the outer side of the body and is also known as birth canal.
→ Uterus: The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ in which the fetus develops. The uterus is divided into two parts: which is the cervix, the lower part which opens into vagina; the next part is called corpus which is the main body of uterus. The corpus expands accordingly for holding the developing baby. The cervix consists of a channel which allows the sperm to enter and menstrual blood to exit.
→ Ovaries: A small, oval-shaped glands which are located on the either side of uterus. Eggs and Hormones are produced by ovaries.
→ Fallopian Tubes: These are the narrow tubes which are attached to the upper part of uterus and it serves as an open tunnel to allow the ova to move from ovaries to uterus. The fertilized egg moves to the uterus and it implants the lining of the uterine wall.
As We know that, The ovum is produced every month by the ovaries after puberty. If it is fertilized, it gets implanted into the uterus. Otherwise, the uterine walls and the endometrium begins to shed to begin a new cycle. A number of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone etc., regulate the entire process until menopause. At menopause, the secretion of these hormones stops and thus ends the fertile phase.