Which among the following is not a female reproductive system? |
Vagina Epididymis Uterus Oviducts |
Epididymis |
The correct answer is Option (2) – Epididymis The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries alongwith a pair of oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina and the external genitalia located in pelvic region. These parts of the system alongwith a pair of the mammary glands are integrated structurally and functionally to support the processes of ovulation, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth and child care. Ovaries are the primary female sex organs that produce the female gamete (ovum) and several steroid hormones (ovarian hormones).The oviducts (fallopian tubes), uterus and vagina constitute the female accessory ducts. Each fallopian tube is about 10-12 cm long and extends from the periphery of each ovary to the uterus. The male reproductive system is located in the pelvis region. It includes a pair of testes along with accessory ducts, glands and the external genitalia.The male sex accessory ducts include rete testis, vasa efferentia, epididymis and vas deferens. |