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Female Puberty and Reproduction. Objective: Identify 5 physical changes that occur during adolescence Recognize that some changes only happen in a female body and they differ from male changes. Locate at least 3 parts of the female reproductive system . Journal # 3
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Female Puberty and Reproduction Objective: • Identify 5 physical changes that occur during adolescence • Recognize that some changes only happen in a female body and they differ from male changes. • Locate at least 3 parts of the female reproductive system. Journal # 3 What are two changes that occur in male and females?
FEMALE CHANGES DURING PUBERTY • Increased levels of female hormone (estrogen) • Growth spurt • Permanent teeth come into place • Acne • Underarm hair • Increase perspiration • Pubic hair • Development of breast • Increase in body fat • Wider hips • Uterus and ovaries enlarge • Formation and release of mature eggs (ovulation • Beginning of menstrual cycles
Menstrual Cycle Series of events that prepares the female reproductive system for reproduction • Hormones cause the lining of the uterus to build up with a cushion of blood, tissue and fluid. • Level of the hormone, estrogen, reaches its highest point during the cycle. • This causes ovulation, the process by which the ovaries release mature eggs, usually one each menstrual cycle. • Egg is released from the ovary. It travels through the fallopian tube toward the uterus • If the egg is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus breaks down. • Menstruationis the flow from the body of blood, tissues, and fluids that results from the breakdown of the lining of the uterus • The menstrual period can last from 2-7 days
PARTS OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM • Ovaries- The ovaries are small, oval-shaped glands that are located on either side of the uterus. The ovaries produce eggs and hormones.(estrogen and progesterone) • Fimbria – fringe like structure at the opening of the fallopian tubes. It helps guides the eggs to the tube • Fallopian tubes –narrow tubes that attach to the uterus and serve as tunnels for the ova (egg cells). Fertilization takes place here. • Uterus – organ that houses a developing child • Cervix – opening to the uterus • Vagina – passageway that leads from the cervix to the outside of the body • Clitoris – small sensitive protrusion that is comparable to the penis in males • Labia Majora – Folds of skin that protects the other external parts of the female reproductive system • Labia Minor – folds of skin just inside the labia majora. It helps to protect the opening of the vagina • Vulva – all external organs of the female reproductive system