Question

Write about Female Reproductive System.

Answer 1

The female reproductive system is located in the pelvic region. It consists of - a pair of ovaries, a pair of oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina and the external genitalia. A pair of mammary glands is also integrated structurally and functionally with the parts of the female reproductive system to support the process of ovulation, fertilization, gestation, parturition, and care of the baby after birth. A pair of oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina constitute the female accessory ducts.

Ovaries-

The primary female sex organs that produce the ovum and several ovarian hormones, steroid in nature.

Located one on each side of the lower abdomen.

Oviduct (fallopian tube)-

10-12 cm in length.

Extends from the periphery of each ovary to the uterus.

Uterus-

The uterus is also called womb.

External genitalia

The vagina is female external genitalia.

Vagina includes mons pubis, labia majora (labia majus), labia minora (labia minus), hymen and clitoris.