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The female reproductive system (or female genital system) is

made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in


human reproduction. The female reproductive system is immature at
birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to
produce gametes, and to carry a fetus to full term. The internal sex
organs are the uterus and Fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. The
uterus or womb accommodates the embryo which develops into the
fetus. The uterus also produces vaginal and uterine secretions which
help the transit of sperm to the Fallopian tubes. The ovaries produce
the ova (egg cells). The external sex organs are also known as
the genitals and these are the organs of the vulva including
the labia, clitoris and vaginal opening. The vagina is connected to the
uterus at the cervix.[1]
At certain intervals, the ovaries release an ovum, which passes
through the Fallopian tube into the uterus. If, in this transit, it meets
with sperm, a single sperm can enter and merge with the
egg, fertilizing it. The corresponding equivalent among males is
the male reproductive system.
Fertilization usually occurs in the Fallopian tubes and marks the
beginning of embryogenesis. The zygote will then divide over enough
generations of cells to form a blastocyst, which implants itself in the
wall of the uterus. This begins the period of gestation and the embryo
will continue to develop until full-term. When the fetus has developed
enough to survive outside the uterus, the cervix dilates and
contractions of the uterus propel the newborn through the birth canal
(the vagina).
Egg tubes (Oviduct)
The egg tube, also called the fallopian tube or oviduct, is the vessel through which
egg cell travels to the uterus. Each ovary is connected to the uterus by an egg
tube. Remember what we said about a mature egg being released every month at
the lesson? Yes, there are very tiny hairs in the fallopian tube called cilia, which
aids in the smooth passage of the mature egg to the uterus.

Ovaries
Women (females) are born with h undreds of undeveloped female egg
cells or ova (one is called ovum). These eggs are stored in the ovaries and released
every month, after puberty. Unused eggs dissolve and pass out during
menstruation.
<<This is a simple diagram of an ovum under a microscrope.

Uterus (latin word for womb)


This bag is like an inverted pear, held in place by ligaments and muscle. It has very
soft lining, which holds the fertilized egg and nurtures it till it is a fully developed
baby.

The Cervix
The cervix is a ring of muscle located at the lower third portion of the uterus. It
forms a barrier between the uterus and the 'V'. Until birth, the baby is held in place
by the cervix. During birth, the cervix expands and the baby passes through it.

Vagina (V)
This is an elastic, muscular canal that connects the cervix to the outside of the
woman’s body. It is the tube that receives the male organ during mating. During
menstruation, it is the same tube through which the blood flows out.

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