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Name the parts of the female reproductive system.

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The female reproductive system includes-
  • Ovary- is an organ found in the female reproductive system which is the site of ovum or egg production.
  • Fallopian tube- is a tube that connects the ovaries with the uterus lined by ciliated epithelium, which enables the passage of the egg.
  • Uterus- is a hollow muscular organ where fertilization occurs and it also plays an important role in protecting the growing fetus.
  • Vulva- consists of all of the external parts and tissues - labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, mons pubis.
  • Vagina- is a fibromuscular canal also known as the birth canal, a passage that connects the cervix of the uterus.
  • Breasts and mammary glands- are specialized organs of the female body that contain mammary glands, milk ducts, and adipose tissue.

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