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Mention the functions of Uterus in the human female reproductive system.

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Mention the functions of Uterus in the human female reproductive system.

Mention any ‘two’ functions of uterus.

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Solution 1

The functions of the uterus are:

  1. It receives the ovum from the fallopian tube.
  2. It forms the placenta for the development of foetus.
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Solution 2

Uterus is the place where the fertilised egg attaches itself and develops into a baby. Uterus is also called as the womb. Developing baby gets nutrition and oxygen through uterus.

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2014-2015 (October)

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