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Question
The figure given below is the human female reproductive system. Study the same and answer the following questions.
- Label the guidelines 1 to 6 shown in the figure.
- What is the normal gestation period in human?
- Where are the sperms released during coitus?
- Write two important functions of part 2.
- Mention the technical term for the fixing of developing zygote to the uterine wall.
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Solution
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- Vagina
- Ovary
- Fimbriae
- Fallopian tube/Oviduct
- Uterus
- Uterine lining/Endometrium
- The normal gestation period in humans is about 280 days or 40 weeks (approximately 9 months).
- Vagina
- Functions of the Ovary: The ovaries produce and release ova (eggs) and secrete female sex hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone.
- Implantation
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Complete the paragraph with the help of words given in the bracket.
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| a. | Fallopian tube | Oviduct | Uterus | Cervix | Vagina |
| b. | Oviduct | Cervix | Vagina | Ovary | Vas deferens |
| c. | Ovary | Oviduct | Uterus | Vagina | Cervix |
| d. | Fallopian tube | Ovary | Cervix | Uterus | Vagina |
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