Draw a labelled diagram of human female reproductive system. [3 MARKS]
Draw a labelled diagram of human female reproductive system. [3 MARKS]
The female reproductive organs are located near the lateral walls of the pelvic cavity which consists of the following major organs:
Ovaries– They are a pair of organs that are mainly responsible for the production and storage of the ovum, or egg, which are the sex gametes in a female.
Uterus– It is commonly known as the womb. It is a pear-shaped muscular bag-like organ with a strong muscular lining that holds the baby after fertilization. The uterus is referred to as the site for embryo development as it protects the fertilized ovum and holds it till the baby is mature enough for birth.
Cervix– A cylinder ring-shaped tissue which is composed mainly of fibromuscular tissue. It is located at the lowermost portion of the uterus and is involved in connecting the uterus and the vagina.
Vagina– The primary sexual organ which serves as both an excretory organ as well as a reproductive organ. It is a muscular and tubular part of the female genital tract that opens outside the body and the opening of the vagina is called the vulva, which also includes the clitoris, labia, and urethra. The vagina connects the cervix to the external female body parts and it is the path for the penis during coitus as well as a fetus during delivery.
The female reproductive organs are located near the lateral walls of the pelvic cavity which consists of the following major organs:
Ovaries– They are a pair of organs that are mainly responsible for the production and storage of the ovum, or egg, which are the sex gametes in a female.
Uterus– It is commonly known as the womb. It is a pear-shaped muscular bag-like organ with a strong muscular lining that holds the baby after fertilization. The uterus is referred to as the site for embryo development as it protects the fertilized ovum and holds it till the baby is mature enough for birth.
Cervix– A cylinder ring-shaped tissue which is composed mainly of fibromuscular tissue. It is located at the lowermost portion of the uterus and is involved in connecting the uterus and the vagina.
Vagina– The primary sexual organ which serves as both an excretory organ as well as a reproductive organ. It is a muscular and tubular part of the female genital tract that opens outside the body and the opening of the vagina is called the vulva, which also includes the clitoris, labia, and urethra. The vagina connects the cervix to the external female body parts and it is the path for the penis during coitus as well as a fetus during delivery.
