Female Reproductive System

what does the external reproductive system consist of

vulva bartholins glands clitoris

what is the purpose of the external genetalia

enable entrance of sperm and protect the vagina from infection

what dies the vulva consist of

labia majora and minora

what is the function of the labia majora

enclose and protect external genetalia

what is the purpose of the labia minora

surround vaginal opening and urethra

what is the purpose of the bartholins glands

produce mucus

what are the internal reproductive organs

vagina uterus cervix ovaries and fallopian tubes

how many layers do the vagina and the uterus consist of

3

what are the 3 layers of the vagina

adventita muscalaris muscosa

what is the acronym for the layers of the vagina

AMM

what is the cervix

what is the function of the uterus

manage the menstrual cycle and nuture developing fetus

what is the acronym for the three layers of the cervix

PME

what are the three layers of the uterus

perimetrium myometrium and endometrium

what is shed during a period

the endometrium

what are the ovaries

small oval shaped glands that produce follicles which can produce eggs

what tissue connects the ovaries and the uterus

the ovarian ligament