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Female Reproductive System. Female Reproductive System Chapter 19 Lesson 2 Freshman in College Grace Marriott Nick Applyrs Sherrita Perry Ava Grant Chekesha Thompson. Section 1: Structure and their function Section 2: Menstruation Section 3: Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Female Reproductive System Female Reproductive System Chapter 19 Lesson 2 Freshman in College Grace Marriott Nick Applyrs Sherrita Perry Ava Grant Chekesha Thompson
Section 1: Structure and their function Section 2: Menstruation Section 3: Toxic Shock Syndrome Section 4: Breast self examination Female Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive Structure and their Functions • Ovaries • Uterus • Cervix • Fallopian Tubes • Mammary Glands • Vagina
Ovaries • Two small almond shaped glands • Located on either side of the uterus • The ovaries produce eggs and hormones
Uterus • Hollow, pear-shaped muscular organ • Home to a developing fetus • Divided into two parts: • The cervix • Corpus
Cervix • The lower part of the uterus. • Neck-shaped anatomical structure • Located at the top of the vagina
Fallopian Tubes • Narrow tubes • carry egg from the ovary to the womb. • Where conception of egg take place. • Epithelium is lines the Cilia
Mammary Gland • Made up of fat, • connective tissue and glandular tissue • Lobes are where milk is produced • No muscle tissue • Shaped differently
Vagina • Located below the urethral • Only four inches • Produce secretions • A muscular canal lined with mucous membranes
Menstruation • Part 1 • Process of menstruation • Part 2 • Path of human egg cell during
Process of Menstruation • Flows from the uterus. • Opening in the cervix. • Menstrual last 3 to5 days. • Lining and extra blood are shed through the vagina.
Path of human egg • Blood supply • Ovaries and ligaments • Cervix secretes • fertile mucous • Basal body • Fertilization occurs
Understanding and Awareness of T.S.S. • What is T.S.S? • What are the symptoms? • How is it treated? • Can it be prevented
What is TSS? • Staphylococcus aureus • Systematic illness • Produce toxins • Use of tampons • contraceptive methods
What are the symptoms? • High fever • Sunburn-like rash on the entire body • Severe muscle aches • Bright red coloring • organ failure • 2 to 3 days
How is it treated ? • medical emergency • examination • sample from culture • stay in the hospital • very rare illness
Can it be Prevented ? • use sanitary napkins • select the tampons -lowest absorbency • change frequently
Breast Self Examination • Why is breast self examination important? • When should you examine your breast? • Three ways to examine your breast?
Why is Breast Self-Examination Important? • Breast cancer most common form of cancer • Early detection is essential • Discovering what your breast tissue feels like
Three Ways to Examine Your Breast • While standing in front of a mirror • While lying down • While taking a shower
While Standing in Front of a Mirror • Step 1: Begin by looking at your breast in the mirror • Step 2: Raise the arms • Step 3: Examine each • Step 4: lymph nodes
While lying down • Step 1: Lie down with a pillow • Step 2: Using your right hand to feel your left breast • Step 3: Check • Step 4: Repeat exam
While taking a shower • Step 1: Raise the right arm then place it • Step 2: Using the left hand; examine the right breast • Step 3: Feel the breast • Step 4:Repeat the exam