1. Label the diagram of the female reproductive system using the key words in the boxes below.
- ovary
- uterus
- vagina
- fallopian tube
- cervix
- endometrium
2. Complete the table to show the function of each part of the female reproductive system.
- Part: ovary
Function: Produces and releases egg cells (ova). Also produces hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
- Part: uterus
Function: A muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy.
- Part: vagina
Function: The birth canal; also receives the penis during sexual intercourse and serves as the passageway for menstrual flow.
- Part: fallopian tube
Function: Tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus; site of fertilization if sperm is present.
- Part: cervix
Function: The lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina; acts as a barrier to infection and dilates during childbirth.
- Part: endometrium
Function: The inner lining of the uterus that thickens each month to prepare for potential implantation of a fertilized egg; sheds during menstruation if no pregnancy occurs.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reproductive worksheet.