Female Accessory Reproductive Organs

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What is the main function of the uterus?

Q. Observe the diagrams A and B given below: [5 MARKS]

(a) Label the parts 1 to 5.
(b) What does Figure A depict?
(c) What does Figure B depict?
(d) Comment on P and Q.

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Fallopian tubes of female reproductive system are analogous to which part of the male reproductive system:

1. epididymis
2. rete testis
3. urethra
4. ejaculatory duct

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In the female reproductive system of human beings, state the functions of (i) Ovary and (ii) Oviduct

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Question 47
In the given figure below, label the parts and mention their functions.
1. Production of egg
2. Site of fertilization
3. Site of implantation
4. Entry of the sperms

Q. Which structures in human female are equivalent to the following structures in the male ?
(a) testes (b) vas deferens (c) penis
In each case say in what respect the structures are equivalent ?

Q.

What is hymen ?

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(a) State whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) :

(i) Fertilisation occurs in vagina. (T/F)

(ii) Uterus is also known as birth canal. (T/F)

(iii) Nutrition and oxygen diffuse from the mother's blood into the foetus's blood through amminon. (T/F)

(b) Rewrite any two of the wrong statements by correcting only one word either at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.

Q.

In humans, the fertilisation takes place in :

(a) uterus (b) oviducal funnel

(c) fallopian tube (d) vagina

Q.

Given below is a set of five terms. Rewrite the terms in a logical sequence as directed at the end of statement
Implantation, Parturition, Ovulation, Gestation, Fertilization (stages leading to formation of fetus and birth)

Q. (a) Where in the human body does an ovum get fertilised ?
(b) Where does a fertilised ovum develop into a baby in the human body ?

Q. Explain briefly: [5 MARKS]
(i) The oviducal funnel is lined with cilia.
(ii) The mother's blood does not circulate through the embryo.
(iii) The umbilical cord is the life line of the foetus.
(iv) The foetus respires but does not breathe.
(v) Chances of pregnancy to occur are most favourable around the 14-15th day of the menstrual cycle.

Q. Uterus prepares itself every month to receive a ___by making its ___ thick.

1. fertilized egg; inner lining
2. unfertilized egg; outer lining
3. egg; wall
4. fallopian tube; middle lining

Q. Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in human beings ?
(a) ovary
(b) uterus
(c) vas deferens
(d) oviducts

Q. Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: A pair of Ovaries are present in females in case of human beings.
Statement 2: Ovary produces ovum each month which leads to menstrual cycle in human beings.

1. Only Statement 1 is correct
2. Both are correct
3. Only Statement 2 is correct
4. None are correct

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Name the following :

(a) The fluid surrounding the developing embryo.

(b) The body part in which the embryo develops.

(c) The membrane which protects the foetus and encloses a fluid.

(d) the canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before birth in human male child.

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Which of the following is not true for the process of ovulation in humans?

1. The egg is released from Graafian follicle

2. The egg is fertilised in Fallopian tube

3. The egg passes through fimbriated funnel of Fallopian tube

4. The fertilised egg passes out of females body

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Name the following:
Membrane which protects the foetus and secretes a protective fluid.

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The figure given below represents the female reproductive system of a mammal.

(a) Name the parts labelled A - D.

(b) What will happen if the part B on both sides gets blocked?

Q. Villi are present on the embryo side of placenta. Which of the following will be functions of it?

1. Provides a large surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass.
2. Provides a large surface area for oxygen to pass.
3. Helps to provide signals to brain.
4. Waste substances can be removed

Q.

Assertion: Vagina acts as copulation canal and fertilisation canal.

Reason: Both insemination and fusion of gametes occur in vagina of female.

1. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

2. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

3. If assertion is true but reason is false.

4. If both assertion and reason are false.

Q. Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: A pair of ovaries are present in females, in case of human beings.
Statement 2: Ovary produces ovum each month which leads to the menstrual cycle in females.

1. Both the statements are correct
2. Only Statement 2 is correct
3. None are correct
4. Only Statement 1 is correct

Q. The process of release of egg from the ovary is called ___.

1. menstruation
2. ovulation
3. oogenesis
4. spermatogenesis

Q. Which is the specialised tissue present above uterus and is connected to umbilical cord ?

1. Endometrium
2. Cervical wall
3. Placenta
4. Fallopian tubes

Q.

Is female gamates known as ova or ovum?

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What will happen if the fallopian tube in females is blocked?

1. Egg will not be able to reach uterus

2. Entry of sperm will be blocked

3. Hormonal balance of the body will be changed

4. Ovary will not be able to release eggs

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In internal fertilization occurring in humans, the mobile germ cell is ……………….. and the stationary germ cell is …………………………..

1. pollen , ova

2. sperm, ovary

3. testis , ovum

4. sperm, ovum

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Fallopian tube in female reproductive system helps in ………………………………

1. fertilsing egg cells

2. carrying egg from ovary to womb

3. carrying sperm from uterus to ovary

4. providing nutrion to egg cells in ovary

Q. List the male and female reproductive organs of the human body.

Q. Why the theca changed its secretary nature at ovulation