Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Adolescence
* Puberty
* Burst of hormones activate maturation of the gonads: ovaries
* Begins: 8-13 yrs of age
* Abnormally early = precocious puberty
* Delayed =Primary Amenorrhea

Function of Female Reproductive System
* Produce sex hormones
* Produce functioning gamates [ova]
* Support & protect developing embryo

General Physical Changes
* Axillary & pubic hair growth
* Changes in body conformation [widening of hips, development of breasts]
* Onset of first menstrual period [menarche]
* Mental changes

THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS A CONCERN
Major Organs
* Ovaries [ gonads]
* Uterine tubes [ fallopian tubes]
* Uterus
* Vagina
* Accessory glands
* External genitalia
* Breasts

During Oogenesis
During Spermatogenesis & Mitosis
oogenesis
fallopian tubes [uterine tubes]
uterus
endometrium
Uterine arteries
* Arcuate arteries - encircle endometrium
* Radial arteries – connect arcuate to straight
* Straight arteries – deliver blood to basilar zone
* Spiral arteries – deliver blood to functional zone

The Cervix
The Vagina
External genetalia
Mammary Glands [ breasts]
glands

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