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Write the functions of the following in human female reproductive system:

Ovary, oviduct, uterus

How does the embryo get nourishment inside the mother?s body? Explain in brief.

Answer:

(i) Functions of the following human female reproductives parts:

(a) Ovary: Production of female hormones; oestrogen and progesterone and production of female gametes.

(b) Oviduct: Transfer of female gametes from the ovary to the site of fertilisation.

(c) Uterus: Implantation of zygote and nourishment of developing embryo.

(ii) Placenta is a disc like tissue embedded in the mothers uterine wall. It is connected to the foetus by umbilical cord. Through placenta glucose, oxygen etc. are passed from mother?s blood to the foetus.