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In which part of female reproductive system does fertilization takes place?


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Fertilization:

Fertilization in humans refers to the fusion of male and female gametes that facilitates the development of a new organism.

Female reproductive system:

  1. The female reproductive system consists of the primary as well as accessory sex organs.
  2. The primary sex organs in females are a pair of ovaries, which produce ova or egg and they also secrete female sex hormones like progesterone and estrogen.
  3. The other accessory sex organs include the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina.
  4. The external genitalia comprises the labia minora, labia majora and clitoris.

Fallopian tubes are the part of the female reproductive system does fertilization takes place.


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