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Female Reproductive System

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Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is made up of several parts.

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Female reproductive system

  • Ovary - this is the organ that produces egg cells as well as oestrogen.
  • Fallopian tube or oviduct - this tube is where fertilisation takes place. Cells in the fallopian tube transport the egg to the uterus.
  • Uterus or womb - this is where, if fertilisation has happened, the egg is implanted to develop further. It has a wall lining made of blood that regenerates once per month if the female is not pregnant.
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Female reproductive system cont.

  • Cervix - This is the opening to the uterus. It is made of muscular tissue.
  • Vagina - This is the opening of the reproductive organs, where the male's penis goes during sexual intercourse.

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