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 |
