NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
Where are the ovaries located in the female body?
Options
- AIn the abdomen
- BIn the pelvic region
- CIn the uterus
- DIn the vagina
Correct answer
B. In the pelvic region
Step-by-step solution
The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries along with a pair of oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina and the external genitalia located in pelvic region . These parts of the system along with 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 ovaries are located