(a) Write the functions of the following parts in human female reproductive system : (i) Ovary (ii) Fallopian tube

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

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answered Feb 10, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
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(a) i) Ovary: Produces female gamete/ovum
Produces oestrogen/ female sex hormones
(ii) Fallopian tube: Carries ovum from ovary to the uterus Site of fertilization
(iii) Uterus: Site for implantation and nourishment of the future embryo.

(b) Structure of placenta: Disc like structure embedded in the uterine wall. It has villi on the embryo’s side and blood species on the mother’s side which surround the villi Function of placenta: Transports oxygen and nutrition from the mother’s blood to the embryo. Removes the excretory substances from embryo into the mother’s blood

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