The Female Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System: Overview
This topic describes the female reproductive system. The various parts of the female reproductive system are explained. It further explains the process of fertilisation, development of embryo, menstruation and menopause in detail.
Important Questions on The Female Reproductive System
When a female child is born, her ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs (or ova) contained in immature structures A. On maturing, A bursts open and an egg shoots out of the ovary in a process called B. The process B starts in the females at puberty and occurs again and again after a time period x. Before every occurrence of process B, the inner lining of the uterus becomes thick and soft with lots of blood vessels in it. When the egg cell gets fertilised by a sperm, then an event C occurs in the life of mature human female which lasts for time period y leading to the birth of a baby. If, however, the egg cell released by the ova does not get a sperm to fuse with, then the thick and soft inner lining of the uterus breaks down and comes out of the female's body in an event called D. The occurrence of event D is controlled by chemical substances E.
What is the name of process D? (menstruation/implantation)

When a female child is born, her ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs (or ova) contained in immature structures A. On maturing, A bursts open and an egg shoots out of the ovary in a process called B. The process B starts in the females at puberty and occurs again and again after a time period x. Before every occurrence of process B, the inner lining of the uterus becomes thick and soft with lots of blood vessels in it. When the egg cell gets fertilised by a sperm, then an event C occurs in the life of mature human female which lasts for time period y leading to the birth of a baby. If, however, the egg cell released by the ova does not get a sperm to fuse with, then the thick and soft inner lining of the uterus breaks down and comes out of the female's body in an event called D. The occurrence of event D is controlled by chemical substances E.
Name the event C, whether it is fertilisation or pregnancy?

When a female child is born, her ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs (or ova) contained in immature structures A. On maturing, A bursts open and an egg shoots out of the ovary in a process called B. The process B starts in the females at puberty and occurs again and again after a time period x. Before every occurrence of process B, the inner lining of the uterus becomes thick and soft with lots of blood vessels in it. When the egg cell gets fertilised by a sperm, then an event C occurs in the life of mature human female which lasts for time period y leading to the birth of a baby. If, however, the egg cell released by the ova does not get a sperm to fuse with, then the thick and soft inner lining of the uterus breaks down and comes out of the female's body in an event called D. The occurrence of event D is controlled by chemical substances E.
How much is the time period y? (In months)

When a female child is born, her ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs (or ova) contained in immature structures A. On maturing, A bursts open and an egg shoots out of the ovary in a process called B. The process B starts in the females at puberty and occurs again and again after a time period x. Before every occurrence of process B, the inner lining of the uterus becomes thick and soft with lots of blood vessels in it. When the egg cell gets fertilised by a sperm, then an event C occurs in the life of mature human female which lasts for time period y leading to the birth of a baby. If, however, the egg cell released by the ova does not get a sperm to fuse with, then the thick and soft inner lining of the uterus breaks down and comes out of the female's body in an event called D. The occurrence of event D is controlled by chemical substances E.
What is the time period x?

When a female child is born, her ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs (or ova) contained in immature structures A. On maturing, A bursts open and an egg shoots out of the ovary in a process called B. The process B starts in the females at puberty and occurs again and again after a time period x. Before every occurrence of process B, the inner lining of the uterus becomes thick and soft with lots of blood vessels in it. When the egg cell gets fertilised by a sperm, then an event C occurs in the life of mature human female which lasts for time period y leading to the birth of a baby. If, however, the egg cell released by the ova does not get a sperm to fuse with, then the thick and soft inner lining of the uterus breaks down and comes out of the female's body in an event called D. The occurrence of event D is controlled by chemical substances E.
What is process B?

When a female child is born, her ovaries already contain thousands of immature eggs (or ova) contained in immature structures A. On maturing, A bursts open and an egg shoots out of the ovary in a process called B. The process B starts in the females at puberty and occurs again and again after a time period X. Before every occurrence of process B, the inner lining of the uterus becomes thick and soft with lots of blood vessels in it. When the egg cell gets fertilised by a sperm, then an event C occurs in the life of mature human female which lasts for time period Y leading to the birth of a baby. If, however, the egg cell released by the ova does not get a sperm to fuse with, then the thick and soft inner lining of the uterus breaks down and comes out of the female's body in an event called D. The occurrence of event D is controlled by chemical substances E.
What is A?

When a fertilised egg E formed in the oviduct of a human female divide repeatedly to form an embryo, the embryo gets implanted in the thick and soft lining of the uterus. After this, a disc-like special tissue T develops between the uterus wall and embryo through which all the requirements of the developing embryo (and fetus) are met from the mother's body. The embryo is connected to the tissue T through a string like structure S.
What happens to S when the baby is born? Why?

When a fertilised egg E formed in the oviduct of a human female divide repeatedly to form an embryo, the embryo gets implanted in the thick and soft lining of the uterus. After this, a disc-like special tissue T develops between the uterus wall and embryo through which all the requirements of the developing embryo (and fetus) are met from the mother's body. The embryo is connected to the tissue T through a string like structure S.
Name two substances which pass from the mother's blood to embryo through tissue T and, one type of substance which passes from embryo to mother's blood.

When a fertilised egg E formed in the oviduct of a human female divides repeatedly to form an embryo, the embryo gets implanted in the thick and soft lining of the uterus. After this a disc-like special tissue T develops between the uterus wall and embryo through which all the requirements of the developing embryo (and fetus) are met from the mother's body. The embryo is connected to the tissue T through a string like structure S.
Name the string-like structure S.

When a fertilised egg E formed in the oviduct of a human female divides repeatedly to form an embryo, the embryo gets implanted in the thick and soft lining of the uterus. After this, a disc-like special tissue T develops between the uterus wall and embryo through which all the requirements of the developing embryo (and fetus) are met from the mother's body. The embryo is connected to the tissue T through a string like structure S.
What is the name of tissue T?

When a fertilised egg E formed in the oviduct of a human female divide repeatedly to form an embryo, the embryo gets implanted in the thick and soft lining of the uterus. After this, a disc-like special tissue T develops between the uterus wall and embryo through which all the requirements of the developing embryo (and fetus) are met from the mother's body. The embryo is connected to the tissue T through a string-like structure S.
What is the other name of fertilised egg cell E?

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Out of X and Y, which one is the female?

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Out of X and Y, which one is male.

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H, which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Name the organ I. (Uterus/Fallopian tube/Ovaries)

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of organ I of reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Name the ball of cells H.

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Name the cell G.

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Write two names of duct F.

X and Y are two human beings. Organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
The gametes E is sperm or ovum?

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of the organ I of the reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Name the organ D.

X and Y are two human beings. The organ A in the reproductive system of X releases a mature gamete B once a month which goes into a tube-like structure C through a funnel-like opening. The organ D in the reproductive system of Y makes and releases gametes E which pass through a duct F and are introduced by an organ of Y, into the body of X. B and E fuse together in C to form a new cell G. The cell G divides repeatedly to form a ball of cells H which gets embedded in the lining of organ I of reproductive system of X where it grows and develops into a baby.
Write two names of tube-like structure C.
