The female reproductive system is a sophisticated network of organs designed for producing eggs, supporting fertilization, and nurturing developing offspring. This anatomical overview reveals the complex interactions between hormones and structures that enable reproduction and regulate monthly cycles.
đŦ Key Structures
Ovaries produce eggs and reproductive hormones
Fallopian tubes transport eggs and enable fertilization
Uterus provides environment for fetal development
Vagina serves as birth canal and reproductive tract
Scientific Fact!
A female is born with all the eggs she will ever have - approximately 1-2 million at birth, though only about 400,000 remain at puberty and only 400 will be ovulated during her reproductive years!
đ¯ Learning Objectives
Identify the major organs of the female reproductive system and understand their roles in egg production, fertilization, and supporting pregnancy.