Summary: Reproduction

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• 1 reproductive system

• What are the primary sexual aspects which are  present at birth, for girls and boys?

  For boys: Penis and testicles
  For girls: Vagina, labia majora and labia minora

• What are the secondary sexual aspects which develop during puberty, for boys and girls?

  For boys: Beard growth, bigger muscles, lower voice, mons pubic etc
  For girls: Breast become bigger, pelvis becomes wider, mons pubic

• 1.1.1 organs and functions

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• What are the Labia majora (grote schaamlippen)

  These are two large folds forming the boundary of the vulva (external genitalia)

• What are the Labia minora (kleine schaamlippen)

  These are two smaller folds of skin between the labia majora, containing numerous sebaceous glands (glands that produce a substance like oil) (talgkliertjes) 

• What is the clitoris (kittelaar/clitoris):

  The clitoris contains sensory nerve endings, it stimulates the orgasm

• What is the  Uterus (baarmoeder)

  The uterus is a hollow muscular pear-shaped organ in which babies can develop. The uterus is discussed in the topic menstruation cycle.

• What is the Oviduct/Fallopian tube (eileider): 

  Are about 10 cm long and carries the eggs from the ovary to the uterus. Fertilization happens in the fallopian tubes. The end of each tube has finger like projections called fimbria, which "catch"the egg.

• 1.1.2 Menstruation cycle

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• Of which two layers does uterus consist?

  Myometrium (smooth muscle) and endometrium (epithelium)

• What is Myometrium (smooth muscle)?

  This is the thickest layer of tissue in the uterine wall. It contains smooth muscle fibres, blood vessels and nerves.

• What is endometrium (epithelium)?

  This consists of epithelium containing a large number of mucus secreting tubular glands. It is divided into two layers.