Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Function of ovaries

Answer 1

1. Produces ova (egg), the female gamete, and releases one ovum every menstrual cycle
2. Produces female sex hormones, progesterone and oestrogen

Question 2

Function of oviducts (lined with cilia)

Answer 2

1. Site of fertilisation
2. Connects ovaries to the uterus
3. Transports ova/zygote/embryo towards the uterus

Question 3

Function of uterus

Answer 3

1. Site of fertilisation
2. Site where the embryo/fetus develops
3. Contracts to push the baby out during childbirth

Question 4

Function of cervix

Answer 4

1. Allow menstrual blood to flow out during menstruation
2. Widens during childbirth

Question 5

Function of vagina

Answer 5

1. Revives semen deposited by penis
2. Connects uterus to outside of the body
3. Baby passes through the vagina during childbirth