Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Chapter 19 Lesson 2Freshman in College

Grace Marriott Nick Applyrs

Sherrita Perry Ava Grant

Chekesha Thompson

Female Reproductive System

– Section 1: Structure and

their function– Section 2: Menstruation– Section 3: Toxic Shock

Syndrome– Section 4: Breast self

examination

The Female Reproductive Structure and their Functions

• Ovaries• Uterus• Cervix• Fallopian Tubes• Mammary Glands• Vagina

Ovaries• Two small almond

shaped glands

• Located on either side of the uterus

• The ovaries produce eggs and hormones

Uterus• Hollow, pear-shaped

muscular organ• Home to a developing

fetus• Divided into two parts:

– The cervix– Corpus

Cervix

• The lower part of the uterus.

• Neck-shaped anatomical structure

• Located at the top of the vagina

Fallopian Tubes• Narrow tubes • carry egg from the

ovary to the womb.• Where conception of

egg take place.• Epithelium is lines the

Cilia

Mammary Gland• Made up of fat, • connective tissue and

glandular tissue • Lobes are where milk

is produced• No muscle tissue • Shaped differently

Vagina

• Located below the urethral

• Only four inches

• Produce secretions

• A muscular canal lined with mucous membranes

Menstruation

• Part 1• Process of

menstruation

• Part 2• Path of human

egg cell during

Process of Menstruation• Flows from the uterus.• Opening in the cervix.• Menstrual last 3 to5

days.• Lining and extra blood

are shed through the vagina.

Path of human egg• Blood supply

– Ovaries and ligaments

• Cervix secretes – fertile mucous

• Basal body• Fertilization occurs

Understanding and Awareness of T.S.S.

• What is T.S.S?

• What are the symptoms?

• How is it treated?

• Can it be prevented

What is TSS?

• Staphylococcus aureus• Systematic illness• Produce toxins• Use of tampons• contraceptive methods

What are the symptoms?

• High fever • Sunburn-like rash on the

entire body • Severe muscle aches • Bright red coloring • organ failure • 2 to 3 days

How is it treated ?

• medical emergency

• examination

• sample from culture

• stay in the hospital

• very rare illness

Can it be Prevented ?

• use sanitary napkins• select the tampons

-lowest absorbency • change frequently

Breast Self Examination• Why is breast self

examination important?• When should you

examine your breast?• Three ways to examine

your breast?

Why is Breast Self-Examination Important?

• Breast cancer most common form of cancer

• Early detection is essential

• Discovering what your breast tissue feels like

Three Ways to Examine Your Breast

• While standing in front of a mirror

• While lying down• While taking a shower

While Standing in Front of a Mirror

• Step 1: Begin by looking at your breast in the mirror

• Step 2: Raise the arms • Step 3: Examine each • Step 4: lymph nodes

While lying down

• Step 1: Lie down with a pillow

• Step 2: Using your right hand to feel your left breast

• Step 3: Check • Step 4: Repeat exam

While taking a shower

• Step 1: Raise the right arm then place it

• Step 2: Using the left hand; examine the right breast

• Step 3: Feel the breast • Step 4:Repeat the exam