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Female Phys - Anatomy
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
10/27/2009

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Anus

Definition
 Its function is to expel feces, unwanted semi-solid matter produced during digestion,
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Bladder
Definition
Organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys
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Bulbourethral Gland

(Cowper's)

Definition
One of two small exocrine glands in male reproductive systems. Prouduces a clear viscous secretion to help lubricate the urethra for spermatozoa to pass.
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Cervix
Definition
Lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.
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Cervical OS
Definition
Small, depressed, somewhat circular aperture on the rounded extremity of the vaginal portion of the cervix.
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Clitoris
Definition
Female sexual organ. Highly sensitive with 8,000 nerve endings.
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Ejaculatory Duct
Definition
Formed by the union of the "vas deferens" with the duct of the seminal vesicle. Pass through prostate, and empty into the urethra. During ejaculation, semen passes through the ducts and exits the body.
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Endometrium
Definition
Lining for the uterus, preventing adhesions between the opposed walls of the myometrium. During menstrual cycle, the endometrium grows thick. During pregnancy they increase even more.
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Epithelium
Definition
Tissue composed of cells that line the cavities and surfaces throughout the body.
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Epididymis
Definition
Present in males. Narrow tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens.
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Fallopian Tubes

(Oviducts, Uterine Tubes)

Definition

The tube connects the ovary to the uterus as the egg passes through it in a woman's body.

The fallopian tubes are a path in which an egg will travel through in order to reach the male sperm which was released from the male.

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Fimbria
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Ampulla
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Isthmus
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

(FSH)

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Fundus
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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone

(GnRH)

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Hymen
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Hypothalamus
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Labia Majora
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Labia Minora
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Leydig Cells
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Lutenizing Hormone

(LH)

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Mons Pubis
Definition
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Myometrium
Definition
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Ovary
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Pelvis
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Penis
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Corpus Cavernosum
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Corpus Spongiosum
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Perimetrium
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Prepuce

(Foreskin)

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Prostate Gland
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Rectum
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Seminal Vesicle
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Scrotom
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Semen
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Sertoli Cells
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Sperm
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Spermatogenesis
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Testis
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Testosterone
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Urethra
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Ureter
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Uterus
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Endometrium
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Fundus
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Myometrium
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Vagina
Definition
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Vas Deferns
Definition
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Vestibule
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Vulva
Definition
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