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The Female Reproductive System

Uterine Cycle: First part of the reproductive cycle; the time when the endrometrial lining builds
up and follicles develop

Uterus: Major reproductive organ, receives fertilized eggs which become implanted in the lining,
the lining (endometrium) provides nourishment to developing fetus; contains some of the strongest
muscles in the female body and is able to stretch during fetus development

Vagina: Muscular, hollow tube that extends from the vaginal opening to the cervix

Vulva: External female genitals, includes labia majora, labia minora, mons pubis, clitoris, meatus,
vaginal vestibule, vestibule bulbs and vestibular glands

References

• Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. Fourth Edition. Valerie C. Scanlon and Tina
Sanders.
• Human Anatomy. Sixth Edition. Van De Graaff.
• Wikibook: Sexual Health
• http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/planBQandAhtm
• http://www.goplanb.com/Forconsumers
• American Social Health Association;ashastd.org
• http://www.cdc.gov
• http://www.mayoclinic.com

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