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Bio Female Sys Presentation
Bio Female Sys Presentation
Functions
The Ovaries produce secondary oocytes and hormones, including estrogen,
progestrone, Inhibin and relaxin.
The Uterine Tubes transport a secondary oocyte to the uterus and normally are
the sites where fertilization occurs.
The Vagina receives the penis during sexual intercourse and is a passageway
for child birth.
The Mammary Glands synthesize, secretes, and eject milk for nourishment of
newborn.
Ovaries Uterine Tubes
paired organs tht produces secondary Known also as fallopian tubes.
oocytes and hormones such as Site of fertilisation by male sperms.
progestrone and estrogens,inhibin and Often reffered as oviducts or uterine
relaxin. tubes.
These hormones prepare the uterus for Fertilized egg takes approximately 6
implantation of the fertilized egg. to 10 days to travel through the
they are female gonads/sex
fallopian tube to implant in the uterine
glands.One ovary lies on each side of lining.
the pelvic cavity,held in place of
ligaments.
germinal epithelium is a layer of
simple epithelium that covers the surface
of the ovary.
They develop and expel one ovim each
month
A woman is born with approximately
400,000 immature eggs called follicles
During a lifetime a woman release @
400 to 500 fully matured eggs for
fertilization.
Uterus Vagina
Commonly referred to as the womb
Serves as part of the pathway for sperm
•external
The vagina connects the cervix to the
genitals.
deposited in the vagina to reach the uterine
tubes.
•rectum.
It is located between the bladder and