NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
What is the role of the female reproductive system in the processes of ovulation, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth, and child care?
Options
- AStructural support
- BHormonal support
- CBoth structural and hormonal support
- DNo support
Correct answer
C. Both structural and hormonal support
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