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1. Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is divided into two parts. They are: external genitals
and internal reproductive organs. The external genitals are collectively called vulva.
We have studied about the external genitals of female reproductive system in our
previous classes. Here, we have described about the internal reproductive organs

and their functions.

(Fallopian Tube)

(Uterus)
(Ovary)

(Cervix) (Vagina)

a. Vagina

b. Uterus
c. Fallopian tube

d. Ovaries

a. Vagina

The muscular tube extending from cervix to the exterior of the body is called vagina.
It is soft, greasy and elastic. It is almost 8 to 10 centimeter long. The main functions
of the vagina are: receive the penis during sexual intercourse, serve as a conduit for

sperm to enter uterus and menstrual flow from the uterus and function as a birth
canal during childbirth.
b. Uterus

Uterus is a vacuum muscular organ. It is 7.5 centimeter long, 5 centimeter wide and
2.5 centimeter thick. The topmost portion of this is fundus, the middle portion is
body and the lowest portion is cervix. The walls of the uterus are formed of three
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