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Question :(a) Write the functions of the following parts in human female reproductive system: (i) Ovary (ii) Oviduct (iii) Uterus (b) Describe the structure and function of placenta.

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Solution : Ovary:
(i) Production of female hormone (Oestrogen and progesterone
(ii) Production of female gamete or egg.
Oviduct:
(i) Transfer of female gamete from the ovary.
(ii) Site of fertilisation.
Uterus:
(i) Implantation of zygote or EMBRYO.
(ii) NOURISHMENT of developing embryo.
The embryo inside the mother.s BODY gets nourishment through the placenta.
Placenta is a special disc like tissue embedded in the mother.s UTERINE wall and connected to the embryo. Placenta provides a large surface area for glucose and oxygen, and nutrients to PASS from the mother.s blood to the embryo.


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