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1.69 Female Reproductive Structures
- Identify and describe the functions of the female reproductive organs.
Where are the female reproductive organs?
Unlike the male reproductive organs, much of the female reproductive organs are internal. This allows them to be
well-protected by the body.
Female Reproductive Organs
The female reproductive organs include the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries (Figure1.131).
The breasts are not shown in this figure. They are not considered reproductive organs, even though they are involved
in reproduction. They contain mammary glands that give milk to feed a baby. The milk leaves the breast through the
nipple when the baby sucks on it.
- Thevaginais a cylinder-shaped organ found inside of the female body. One end of the vagina opens at the
outside of the body. The other end joins with the uterus. During sexual intercourse, sperm may be released