Female reproductive system
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What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
The uterus is a hollow muscle where the embryo implants during pregnancy.
What is the cervix and its role in reproduction?
The cervix is the neck of the uterus where sperm is deposited during intercourse.
Describe the vagina's role in reproduction and childbirth.
The vagina is the canal that receives the penis during intercourse and enlarges to become the birth canal during childbirth.
What are the ovaries responsible for in the female reproductive system?
The ovaries produce and release ova.
What is the purpose of the fallopian tubes?
The fallopian tubes carry ova from the ovaries to the uterus and are where fertilization occurs.
What is the function of the urethra?
The urethra carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
What is the endometrium?
The endometrium is the mucus membrane lining of the uterus where the fertilized egg implants.