Question

This is a diagrammatic representation of the ventral sectional view of the female reproductive system:

(i) Redraw the same on your answer sheet and then fill in and label the following parts:

1. Right ovary
2. Uterus
3. Placenta
4. Embryo
5. Amnion
6. Oviducal funnel.

(ii) State the function of the :

1. Placenta
2. Amniotic fluid

(iii) Using the symbol 'X' indicates the region in the diagram where fertilization occurs.

Answer 1

Part (i)

1. The above diagram shows the female reproductive system after the formation of the zygote.
2. The right ovary produces an ovum.
3. The oviducal funnel collects the ovum from the ovary to the oviduct.
4. The uterus is the site for the implantation of the embryo.
5. Amnion provides protection to the fetus.
6. The placenta is the vital connection between mother and fetus.
7. Cervix and vagina function mainly during the birth of the fetus.

Part (ii)

1. Placenta serves for the exchange of respiratory gases, nutrients, and other excretory products between the mother and the fetus.
2. Amniotic fluid protects the fetus from shocks and mechanical jerks.

Part (iii)

1. X is the oviduct or the fallopian tube where fertilization between sperm and ovum takes place.