Question

Give a detail note on female reproductive system.

Answer 1

The female reproductive system consists of ovaries (primary sex organs), oviducts, uterus and vagina.
1. Ovaries:
A pair of almond-shaped ovaries is located in the lower part of abdominal cavity near the kidneys in female. The ovaries are the female gonads, which produce female gametes (eggs or ova) and secrete female sex hormones (Oestrogen and Progesterone).A mature ovary contains a large number of ova in different stages of development.
2. Fallopian tubes (Oviducts):
These are paired tubes originating from uterus, one on either side. The terminal part of fallopian tube is funnel-shaped with finger-like projections called fimbriae lying near the ovary. The fimbriae pick up the ovum released from ovary and push it into the fallopian tube.
3. Uterus:
Uterus is a pear-shaped muscular, hollow structure present in the pelvic cavity. It lies between urinary bladder and rectum. Development of foetus occurs inside the uterus. The narrower lower part of uterus is called cervix, which leads into vagina.
4. Vagina:
The uterus narrows down into a hollow muscular tube called vagina. It connects cervix and the external genitalia. It receives the sperms, acts as birth canal during child birth (parturition).