Section 5
The Female Reproductive System
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The human female reproductive system contains two main parts: the uterus and the ovaries, which produce a woman's egg cells.
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The ovaries are the ovum-producing organs of the internal female reproductive system.
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The uterus is the largest and major organ of the female reproductive tract that is the site of fetal growth and is hormonally responsive.
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The Fallopian tubes, or oviducts, connect the ovaries to the uterus.
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The vagina is the female reproductive tract and has two primary functions: sexual intercourse and childbirth.
The vulva is the external genitalia of the female reproductive tract, situated immediately external to the genital orifice.
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The perineum is the region between the genitals and the anus, including the perineal body and surrounding structures.
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A mammary gland is an organ in female mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring.