Write the functions of the human female reproductive system-1- ovaries 2-oviduct 3-uterus
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OVARY:
The ovaries have two main reproductive functions in the body. They produce oocytes for fertilisation and they produce the reproductive hormones, oestrogen and progesterone.
OVIDUCT:
The egg tube, also called the fallophian tube or oviduct, is the vessel through which egg cell travels to the uterus. Each ovary is connected to the uterus by an egg tube.
UTERUS:
Functions of the uterus includenurturing the fertilized ovum that develops into the fetus and holding it till the baby is mature enough for birth.
Ovary
(1) Production of female hormone /oestrogen and progesterone.
(2) Production of female gamete/egg/germ cell.
Oviduct
(1) Transfer of female gamete from the ovary.
(2) Site of fertilisation.
Uterus
(1) Implantation of zygote /embryo.
(2) Nourishment of developing embryo.