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Give the student a copy of the worksheet from Appendix B.
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2.
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Identify each organ and have the students repeat each word.
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3.
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List the functions of each of the external organs as follows on the bulletin board. Have the student copy them in their notebooks.
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A.
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Clitoris. A structure located in front of the urethral opening at the point where the inner labia meet; focal point of stimulation for the female. No reproductive function.
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B.
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Labia Majora. Two sets of folds on either side of the vagina; provide protection to the clitoris and the urethral and vaginal openings.
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C.
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Urethral opening. A small opening in front of the vagina for the passage of urine (not a part of the reproductive system).
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D.
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Labia Minora. See (B) above. these are the inner folds of the vagina.
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E.
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Vaginal opening. Located between the urethral opening and the anus; may be covered by a thin membrane called the “hymen” prior to first experience of intercourse; outlet for the menstrual flow.
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F.
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Anus. the outlet for the expulsion of feces (not part of the reproductive system).
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List the functions of the following internal organs on the bulletin board.
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A.
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Fallopian tubes. Passageway for the egg from each ovary to the uterus; place where fertilization occurs.
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B.
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Ovaries. Two oval-shaped structures located in the female pelvic region, under the finger-like endings of the Fallopian tubes; each contains 300,000 to 500,000 egg cells at birth; produce female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone; begin release of eggs at time of puberty.
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C.
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Uterus. A pear-shaped muscular organ located in the pelvic region; beginning at puberty, the lining sheds periodically (usually monthly) during menstruation; baby grows and develops within during pregnancy.
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D.
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Cervix. The mouth or opening into the uterus; protrudes into the uppermost part of the vagina. Protects delicate tissues in the uterus. The opening is only as big around as a piece of spaghetti and is covered by a mucus plug unless the female is menstruation or delivering a baby.
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E.
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Vagina. Passageway extending from the uterus to the outside of the body; canal through which the baby passes during the delivery; passageway for the menstrual flow to the outside; place where intercourse occurs. Capable of expanding during intercourse and childbirth. Lubricates during sexual arousal; girls often experience vaginal lubrication and possibly orgasm during sleep.
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