Which of the following is not a female reproductive organ?
QUESTION: Which of the following is not a female reproductive organ?
A Ovary
B Uterus
C Vas deferens
D Fallopian tube
ANSWER: Vas deferens
| Reproductive Organ | Male | Female |
| Gonads | · Testes | · Ovaries |
| Main Function | · Produce sperm and sex hormones (e.g., testosterone) | · Produce eggs (ova) and sex hormones estrogen and progesterone |
| Ducts | · Epididymis
· Vas Deferens · Urethra |
· Fallopian Tubes
· Uterus · Vagina |
| Function of Ducts | · Transport and store sperm,
· Allow passage of sperm during ejaculation |
· Transport eggs from ovaries to uterus
· Provide pathway for menstrual flow facilitate childbirth |
| External Genitalia | · Penis
· Scrotum |
· Clitoris
· Labia · Vaginal Opening |
| Function of External Genitalia | · Deliver sperm into female reproductive tract | · Sexual arousal
· Protection of vaginal opening |
| Fertilization Site | · Fallopian tubes | · Fallopian tubes |
| Site of Implantation | · Uterus | · Uterus |
| Pregnancy Support | · N/A | · Uterus provides nourishment and protection to developing embryo/fetus |
| Menstrual Cycle | · N/A | · Regular shedding of uterine lining (menstruation) which is preparation for potential pregnancy |
| Secondary Sexual Characteristics | · Deeper voice
· Facial/body hair growth · Increased muscle mass |
· Breast development
· Wider hips · Body fat redistribution |