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muscular layers.

Functions of Uterus

i. To regulate menstruation

ii. To hold ova after conception.

iii. To provide protection and nurturing to fertilized ovum.

iv. To grow and develop the embryo.

v. To assist in child birth.

c. Fallopian Tube

There are two fallopian tubes each on both sides of the upper part of uterus. Each
one is 10 cm long. The main functions of this part are: hold the egg produced from
the ovaries and create conditions for it to get fertilized. Similarly, it also transports

the fertilized egg to uterus, and allows the sperms to pass to ampulla from the uterus.
d. Ovaries

There are two ovaries each on right and left side of the uterus. They include
innumerable immature eggs. When the females get into their puberty, then the
ovaries produce single matured eggs each month. This process is known as ovulation.
The main functions of this part are to produce eggs and the hormones oestrogen
and progesterone.
follicle cell

developing primary follicle

Matured follicle

Ruptured follicle

Ovum released

figure; cross-section of ovary (human)

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