Female Reproductive System Human Reproductive System Chapter 19

Female Reproductive System Human Reproductive System Chapter 19 Lesson 2 College Grade Level Grace Marriott Nick Applyrs Sherrita Perry Ava Grant Chekesha Thompson

Female Reproductive System – Section 1: Structure and their function – Section 2: Menstruation – Section 3: Toxic Shock Syndrome – Section 4: Breast self examination

The Female Reproductive Structure and their Functions • • • Ovaries Uterus Cervix Fallopian Tubes Mammary Glands Vagina

Ovaries • Two small almond shaped glands • Located on either side of the uterus • The ovaries produce eggs and hormones

Uterus • Hollow, pear-shaped muscular organ • Home to a developing fetus • Divided into two parts: – The cervix – Corpus

Cervix • • • The lower part of the uterus. Neck-shaped anatomical structure Located at the top of the vagina

Fallopian Tubes • Narrow tubes • carry egg from the ovary to the womb. • Where conception of egg take place. • Epithelium is lines the Cilia

Mammary Gland • Made up of fat, • connective tissue and glandular tissue • Lobes are where milk is produced • No muscle tissue • Shaped differently

Vagina • Located below the urethral • Only four inches • Produce secretions • A muscular canal lined with mucous membranes

Menstruation • Part 1 • Process of menstruation • Part 2 • Path of human egg cell during

Process of Menstruation • Flows from the uterus. • Opening in the cervix. • Menstrual last 3 to 5 days. • Lining and extra blood are shed through the vagina.

Path of human egg • Blood supply – Ovaries and ligaments • Cervix secretes – fertile mucous • Basal body • Fertilization occurs

Understanding and Awareness of T. S. S. • What is T. S. S? • What are the symptoms? • How is it treated? • Can it be prevented

What is TSS? • • • Staphylococcus aureus Systematic illness Produce toxins Use of tampons contraceptive methods

What are the symptoms? • High fever • Sunburn-like rash on the entire body • Severe muscle aches • Bright red coloring • organ failure • 2 to 3 days

How is it treated ? • • • medical emergency examination sample from culture stay in the hospital very rare illness

Can it be Prevented ? • use sanitary napkins • select the tampons -lowest absorbency • change frequently

Breast Self Examination • Why is breast self examination important? • When should you examine your breast? • Three ways to examine your breast?

Why is Breast Self. Examination Important? • Breast cancer most common form of cancer among women • Early detection is essential • Discovering what your breast tissue feels like

Three Ways to Examine Your Breast • While standing in front of a mirror • While lying down • While taking a shower

While Standing in Front of a Mirror • Step 1: Begin by looking at your breast in the mirror • Step 2: Raise the arms • Step 3: Examine each breast • Step 4: lymph nodes

While lying down • Step 1: Lie down with a pillow or folded towel • Step 2: Using your right hand to feel your left breast • Step 3: Check • Step 4: Repeat exam

While taking a shower • Step 1: Raise the right arm then place it behind the head • Step 2: Using the left hand; examine the right breast • Step 3: Feel the breast • Step 4: Repeat the exam using left hand