Female Reproductive Anatomy

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What is the average duration of a menstrual period?

Back

About 5 days.

Front

How often should a pad or tampon be changed during menstruation?

Back

Change a pad or tampon every 3-4 hours.

Front

What is the name of the outer skin that protects the vulva?

Back

Labia Majora.

Front

What is the function of the urethra in the female reproductive system?

Back

It takes urine from the bladder out of the body.

Front

What connects the ovaries to the uterus and allows eggs to pass through?

Back

Fallopian tubes.

Front

What is the role of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

Back

It serves as the canal that connects the external genitals to the uterus.

Front

What is the function of the uterus?

Back

It is where a fertilized egg implants and develops during pregnancy.

Front

What are the labia minora?

Back

The inner folds of skin that protect the vaginal opening.

Front

What is menstruation?

Back

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur.

Front

What hormone regulates the menstrual cycle?

Back

Estrogen.