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What is female accessory duct?


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Female accessory duct:

  1. The accessory duct is involved in the process of reproduction.
  2. The female accessory glands include the oviduct, uterus, and vagina.

Oviduct-

  1. It is also called fallopian tube.
  2. It is a 10-12 cm long, muscular tube.
  3. It conveys the egg from the ovary to the uterus and also provides the appropriate environment for its fertilization.

Uterus-

  1. It is a large, pyriform, highly elastic median sac specialized for the development of the embryo.
  2. It is located between the urinary bladder and the rectum.

Vagina-

  1. The vagina is a large, median, elastic, muscular tube about 7.5 cm long.
  2. The vagina is adapted for:
  1. Receiving sperm during copulation.
  2. Allowing menstrual flow.
  3. Serving as the birth canal during parturition.

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