Overview-Female Reproductive System
- The female reproductive system produces oocytes, supports fertilization and pregnancy, and includes mammary glands that support infant nutrition.
- The female reproductive system consists of paired ovaries, paired oviducts, the uterus, the vagina, the external genitalia, and paired mammary glands.
- Mammary glands are technically part of the integument because they are highly modified sweat glands.
- The female reproductive system undergoes marked changes at puberty, which is initiated by menarche.
- From puberty through the reproductive years, it exhibits monthly menstrual cycles and menses.
- The reproductive years end at menopause.
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