Arrange the scrambled letter to determine the

anatomy of female reproductive system.

-AVINAG -RAVOY -VIRCEX

-NAIPOLLAF BUTE -RETUSU

Identify the
parts of
female
reproductive
system
 Vulva
the outer part of
the female
genitalia,
including the
labia majora,
labia minora and
clitoris.
 Vagina
• The vagina is a canal that
joins the cervix (the lower
part of uterus) to the outside
of the body. It also is known
as the birth canal.
CERVIX
•A passage that allows fluids to flow
inside and out of your uterus
•It’s also a powerful gatekeeper that
can open and close in ways that
make pregnancy and childbirth
possible.
 Uterus (womb)
•a hollow, pear-shaped organ that is the home
to a developing fetus. The uterus is divided
into two parts: the cervix, which is the lower
part that opens into the vagina, and the main
body of the uterus, called the corpus. The
corpus can easily expand to hold a developing
baby. A canal through the cervix allows sperm
to enter and menstrual blood to exit.
 Ovaries
•The ovaries are small, oval-
shaped glands that are located
on either side of the uterus. The
ovaries produce eggs and
hormones.
 Fallopian Tubes
•These are narrow tubes that are
attached to the upper part of the uterus
and serve as pathways for the ova (egg
cells) to travel from the ovaries to the
uterus. Fertilization of an egg by a
sperm normally occurs in the fallopian
tubes.
Functions of female reproductive system.
•producing gametes called eggs,
secreting sex hormones (such as
estrogen)
• providing a site for fertilization,
gestating a fetus if fertilization occurs,
giving birth to a baby, and breastfeeding
a baby after birth.
•Nurtures the development
of and provides
nourishment for the new
individual
Roles of Hormones in Female
Reproductive System
Estrogen and Progesterone
 Female Hormones
• Estrogen

• Progesterone
 Estrogen
•produced primarily by the
ovaries in the non-pregnant
woman. It promotes the
maturation and release of an
ovum(egg cell) in every
menstrual cycle.
Functions:
•Ovaries: Estrogen helps stimulate the
growth of the egg follicle.

•Vagina: In the vagina, estrogen

maintains the thickness of the vaginal
wall and promotes lubrication.
•Uterus: Estrogen enhances and maintains
the mucous membrane that lines the
uterus. It also regulates the flow and
thickness of uterine mucus secretions.

•Breasts: The body uses estrogen in the

formation of breast tissue. This hormone
also helps stop the flow of milk after
weaning.
Progesterone
•produced
by the
corpus
luteum in
the ovary
• It’s produced mainly in the ovaries following
ovulation each month.
• It’s a crucial part of the menstrual cycle and
maintenance of pregnancy.
• Progesterone helps to regulate your cycle.
• Main job is to get your uterus ready for pregnancy.
• After you ovulate each month, progesterone helps
thicken the lining of the uterus to prepare for a
fertilized egg.
 • If there is no fertilized egg, progesterone levels drop,
and menstruation begins.
• If a fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall,
progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining
throughout pregnancy.
• Progesterone is necessary for breast development
and breastfeeding.
• It also suppresses the production of estrogen after
ovulation has occurred.
• Men produce a small amount of progesterone to
help in sperm development.