Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Ovaries

Function

Answer 1

• Produce and release egg cell / ovum/ ova

- produce female hormone oestogen and progesterone

Question 2

Fallopian tubes

Function

Answer 2

-transport the ovum
- transport the zygote when fertilisation has occurred. Fertilization occurs within the FT and the zygote goes to the uterus by means of peristaltic movement and cilia that performs sweeping movement of cilia
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Question 3

Uterus

Function

Answer 3

• Responsible for the care of the embryo

- responsible for care of foetus from implantation to birth.

Question 4

Cervix

Function

Answer 4

• allows menstrual blood flow from uterus out into virgina to to the exterior
• dilates creates passage for baby during birth

Question 5

Vagina

Function

Answer 5

• During intercourse penis releases sperm directly into vagina
• forms the birth canal to deliver baby

Question 6

Vulva

Function

Answer 6

• external opening of the vagina