Question

Choose the odd one out from the following terms given and name the category to which the others belong:

• A. Ovary
• B. Fallopian tube
• C. Ureter
• D. Uterus

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ureter

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Ureter is the part of the urinary system.
2. Ureter carries urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Ovaries are a pair of almond-shaped female gonads or primary sex organs.
2. Ovaries produce and release ova.
3. Ovaries produce female sex hormones- estrogen and progesterone.

Option B:

1. Fallopian tubes receive the egg produced by the ovary and transfer it to the uterus.
2. It is the site of fertilization between male and female gamete to form a zygote.

Option D:

1. The two fallopian tubes unite to form an elastic bag-like structure called the uterus.
2. The inner lining of the uterus is richly supplied with blood vessels and is known as the endometrium. The fertilized egg implants and develops for the next nine months till the baby is delivered.

Final Answer: the odd one out is the ureter and all other parts are under the category of the female reproductive system.