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The reproductive system ensures the survival of the species. Other systems in the body, such as the endocrine and urinary systems, work continuously to maintain homeostasis for the survival of the individual. An individual may live a long, healthy, and happy life without producing offspring, but if the species is to continue, at least some individuals must produce offspring.
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Vagina Epithelium
The vagina is a muscular canal that goes from the exterior of the vulva to the cervix.
A keratinized stratified squamous epithelium lines the vagina. A thick layer of dense connective tissue, similar to that found in the skin’s dermis, lies beneath the epithelium. It is followed by a layer of loose connective tissue containing numerous blood arteries and nerves. Because they create and stores glycogen, the cells of the vaginal wall usually have a considerable amount of cytoplasm.
References:
Mayo Clinic. (2022, January 18). Vagina: What’s typical, what’s not. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/vagina/art-20046562
Photo:http://medcell.med.yale.edu/systems_cell_biology/female_reproductive_system_lab.php