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Female Reproductive System: Anatomy

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show almond shaped organs located in the pelvic cavity; form and store egg cells and produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone.  
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ovum (pl. ova)   show
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show 100,000 microscopic sacs that make up a large portion of the ovaries. Each follicle contains an immature ovum. Normally 1 follicle develops to maturity monthly between puberty and menopause. It moves to the surface of the ovary and releases the ovum.  
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show pair of tubes attached to the uterus that provide a passageway for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus (also called uterine tubes)  
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show finger-like projection at the free end of the fallopian tube  
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show pear-sized and shaped muscular organ that lies in the pelvic cavity, except during pregnancy when it enlarges and extends up into the abdominal cavity. Its functions are menstruation, pregnancy, and labor.  
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endometrium   show
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myometrium   show
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show outer protective layer of the uterus that secretes watery serous fluid to reduce friction (aka uterine serosa)  
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show large central portion of the uterus (uterine body)  
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show rounded upper portion of the uterus  
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show narrow lower portion of the uterus  
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vagina   show
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show fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina  
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show external genitals of the female, including the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, urinary meatus, and vaginal opening  
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show pelvic floor in both the male and female. In females it refers to the area between the vaginal opening and the anus.  
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show pair of mucus-producing glands located on each side of the vagina, just above the vaginal opening (aka greater vestibular glands)  
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breasts   show
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mammary papilla   show
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show pigmented area around the breast nipple  
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