FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
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The female reproductive organs are a pair of ovaries, oviducts (fallopian tubes) and the uterus.
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Ovary produces female gametes called ova (eggs)
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A single matured egg is released into the oviduct by one of the ovaries every month.
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Ova is larger in size as compared to sperm and is non motile.
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It is meant for providing nourishment to the zygote.
Structure of Ovum
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This ovum is received by oviduct from where it reaches uterus.
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Uterus is the part where development of the baby takes place.