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| TOPIC: FOUNDATION |
| Anatomy and Physiology |
| Female reproductive system |
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| Situated in the pelvic area of the body, both internal and external organs make up the female reproductive system. |
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| The external female genital organs (known collectively as the vulva), include the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, tiny glands called Bartholin's glands, and the entrance to the vagina. The Bartholin’s glands - situated beside the vaginal opening - secrete a thick fluid providing lubrication for sexual intercourse. |
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| The internal female reproductive organs include the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The vagina is a muscular tube connecting to the uterus. At the top of the uterus are the two fallopian tubes that connect to the ovaries. |
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| During ovulation, an egg is released from the ovary and wafted down the fallopian tube. It is here where the egg meets with sperm and fertilisation occurs. The fertilised egg then continues its journey and implants itself into the wall of the uterus to grow and develop into a foetus. |
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