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The Reproductive System
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Section 5

The Female Reproductive System

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Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

The human female reproductive system contains two main parts: the uterus and the ovaries, which produce a woman's egg cells.

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Ovaries

The ovaries are the ovum-producing organs of the internal female reproductive system.

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Uterus

The uterus is the largest and major organ of the female reproductive tract that is the site of fetal growth and is hormonally responsive.

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Female Duct System

The Fallopian tubes, or oviducts, connect the ovaries to the uterus.

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Vagina

The vagina is the female reproductive tract and has two primary functions: sexual intercourse and childbirth.

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Vulva

The vulva is the external genitalia of the female reproductive tract, situated immediately external to the genital orifice.

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Perineum

The perineum is the region between the genitals and the anus, including the perineal body and surrounding structures.

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Mammary Glands

A mammary gland is an organ in female mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring.

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