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The femalE reproductive system

The femalE reproductive system. THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE (Period). Days 1-5: The lining of the UTERUS is shed. Blood and tissue leave the body through the VAGINA . Days 1-13: An ovum MATURES in the ovary. Day 14 :

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The femalE reproductive system

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  1. The femalEreproductive system

  2. THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE (Period) • Days 1-5: • The lining of the UTERUS is shed. Blood and tissue leave the body through the VAGINA. • Days 1-13: • An ovum MATURES in the ovary. • Day 14: • Ovulation- an ovum is released from the ovary. (It is now able to be “fertilized” by a sperm cell.)

  3. Days 15-28: • The ovum travels down the FALLOPIAN TUBES to the UTERUS. • If the ovum is not fertilized (by a sperm cell), the cycle will begin again at Day 1, and MENSTUATION will take place. • IF the OVUM is fertilized (by a sperm cell) then a PREGNANCY will occur.

  4. The female reproductive system • UTERUS: a muscular organ of the female reproductive system that holds a fetus during pregnancy.

  5. The female body • 2. OVUM- the woman’s sex cell, also called egg cell, plural is “ova” • 3. The ova, or eggs, are stored in organs called OVARIES. • 4. The ovaries also make most of the PRIMARY FEMALE SEX HORMONE, ESTROGEN.

  6. The female body (Cont.) • 5. The ovum travels from an OVARY TO THE UTERUS THROGH A FALLOPIAN TUBE. • 6. The lower part of the uterus, WHERE THE UTERUS MEETS THE VAGINA, IS THE CERVIX. • 7. The VAGINA, connects the outside of the body with the uterus.

  7. ovulation (day 14) • 8. Women are born with ALL OF THE OVA THEY WILL EVER HAVE. • 9.Beginning at puberty, ONE OF THE OVARIES RELEASES A MATURE OVUM EVERY MONTH IN A PROCESS CALLED OVULATION. • 10. When the ovum is released, THE FALLOPIAN TUBE DRAWS THE OVUM INTO THE TUBE.

  8. MENSTRUATION • 11. ENDOMETRIUM: the lining of the uterus. • 12. IF THE OVUM IS FERTILIZED BY A SPERM CELL IN THE FALLOPIAN TUBE, the fertilized ovum will attach to the wall of the uterus and a pregnancy will begin. • 13. MENSTRUATION: The monthly breakdown and shedding of the endometrium. Also called the “period”. This is when the blood and tissue releases out of the vagina.

  9. MENSTRUATION • 13. MENSTRUATION: The monthly breakdown and shedding of the endometrium. This is when the blood and tissue releases out of the vagina. • 14. This bleeding is also called a “PERIOD”. • 15. OVULATON AND MENSTRUATION HAPPEN IN a cycle that lasts about 28 days. The cycle is called the MENSTRUAL CYCLE.

  10. MENSTRUATION • 16. Five things that can affect the menstrual cycle: • Age • Stress • Diet • Exercise • Illness

  11. MENSTRUATION • 17. Girls usually have their first menstrual period between the ages of 9 and 16. • 18. Describe the stages of the menstrual cycle: • Days 1-5:

  12. 18. Describe the stages of the menstrual cycle: • Days 1-5: • The lining of the UTERUS is shed. Blood and tissue leave the body through the VAGINA. • Days 1-13: • An ovum MATURES in the ovary. • Day 14: • Ovulation- an ovum is released from the ovary. (It is now able to be “fertilized” by a sperm cell.)

  13. Days 15-28: • The ovum travels down the FALLOPIAN TUBES to the UTERUS. • If the ovum is not fertilized (by a sperm cell), the cycle will begin again at Day 1, and MENSTUATION will take place. • IF the OVUM is fertilized (by a sperm cell) then a PREGNANCY will occur.

  14. CARING For the female body • 19. Four ways women and girls can protect themselves from reproductive health problems: • Bathe everyday • See a Doctor regularly. Report any unusual symptoms. Do regular self breast exams. Ask your doctor/gynecologist questions. • Abstain(make the choice not to) from sexual relationships. STD and Pregnancy risks. • Maintain good hygiene during menstrual periods. Change tampons every 4-6 hours.

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