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1 Hospital and wards
2 Human body
3 Musculoskeletal system
4 Circulatory system
5 Digestive system
6 Respiratory system
7 Urinary system
8 Nervous system
9 Reproductive system
10 Integumentary system
11 Vitamins
12 Help your heart
13 What is a hayfever
14 HIV
15 Smoking
16 Exercise
17 Eat variety of food
18 Surgery
19 Are you happy
20 Anxiety, depression
21 Nursing career
22 Admission
23 Nursing process
24 Physical health
25 Florence Nightingale
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9 A/ THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The function of the reproductive system is to ensure survival of the species. We distinguish male and female reproductive systems.
The specific role of the female is to provide an optimal environment for the development of foetus. The female reproductive system is divided into the external and the internal genitals.
The external genitals include the following structures: the mons veneris, the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, vulvovaginal glands and the hymen.
The internal genitals include two ovaries, two Faloppian tubes, uterus and vagina. They are situated in the body pelvis, which gives them excellent protection from accidental injuries.
Disorders of the female reproductive system are especially stressful. Many of them can involve the possibility of a large number of tumours. Disorders of menstruation are quite common. It may be f. i. amenorrhea - the lack of menses, caused by the emotional stress or by a disease, dismenorrhea - which is a painful menses. The other disorders are inflammations of various female organs, f. i. vaginitis, vulvitis or mastitis.
There are also several sexually transmitted diseases, which can affect both men and women, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes and AIDS.
Explain the function of the reproductive system
Can you name the internal genitals?
What do you know about disorders of the female reproductive system?
Name some sexually transmitted disorders. Who can they affect?
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