CBC Grade 7 Notes in Kenya-Parts of Female Reproductive system

1.1  Reproductive System

This part presents two kinds of reproductive system, namely female and male reproductive systems.

Grade 7 Integrated Science notes on the female reproductive system focus on understanding structure, function, and health. The system consists of internal (ovaries, tubes, uterus, vagina) and external (vulva) organs, maturing at puberty to produce ova (eggs), secrete hormones (estrogen), facilitate fertilization, and support fetal development.

What are Female Reproductive System?

a)  Female Reproductive System

The system by which human beings are enabled to produce young ones is called reproductive system. As shown by Figure 1.1, the system consists of different parts. These include: Vagina, Cervix, Uterus, Ovaries and Fallopian tubes.

Ovary: There are two ovaries in the female body. There are several eggs in each ovary called ova. At puberty, that is 12-16 years the ova mature monthly and set free from the ovary into the oviduct. This is called ovulation.

What are Female Reproductive System

Uterus: The walls develop a thick lining every month. Fertilized ovum attaches its self in this lining and grows into an embryo. The lining sheds off if there is non fertilization and flows off with the unfertilized ovum via the virginal. This is called menstruation.

Vagina: this is canal from the outside. The sperms are deposited here in the time of sexual intercourse. At birth the baby passes out through here