Female Reproductive System

Table of Contents

• Female Reproductive System
• Summary
• What’s Next?

In the previous segment of the chapter ‘Reproduction in Animals’, we learnt about sexual reproduction and the male reproductive system. In this segment, let us get acquainted with the female reproductive system.

What are the Parts of the female reproductive system?

Ovum

The female reproductive system is the site of ovum production, fertilization, growth, and development of the baby. The parts of the female reproductive system are:

Ovaries

• • They are the sites of production of the female gametes called Egg cells or Ova.
  • They are present in pairs and have oval-shaped structures.
  • One ovary is present on either side.

Fimbriae

• • There are finger-like projections called Fimbriae which connect the ovaries with the uterus.
  • They are very important for receiving the ovum when released from the ovaries.
  • The ovum is non-motile and cannot move until it is pushed or swept by some other cells. Thus, fimbriae help to hold the ovum released and sweep it to the tubes present ahead.

Fallopian tubes

• • There are tube-like structures called Fallopian tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus which are also the site of fertilisation.
  • They are the place where sperms are able to fertilize the ovum.
  • The zygote starts dividing from here and grows into an embryo.

Uterus

• • It is the site for the development of the baby. It is also called Womb.