4.

3 The female reproductive

identify the parts of the female reproductive
system.
describe the functions of the different parts of
the female reproductive system,
state the role of an ovum in reproductive,
describe the changes in female during puberty,
compare and contrast male and female gametes
in terms of seize, numbers and mobility.

THE FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

A muscular tube where

fertilisation take place
Pear shaped with
thick muscular walls.
Place where the
foetus develops and
grows.
Uterus wall is rich in
blood vessels
vagina
Place where the sperms are
transferred during copulation

Produces female
gametes ( ova ) and
female sex
hormones
cervix
Neck of uterus.
Widens during
childbirth.

Changes in female during puberty

At puberty, ovaries start to produce mature
___________.
They also release ________________
responsible for

_______________________________,
____________________________,
____________________ changes during
puberty

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structure and function of ovum

OVUM

Female gamete
Spherical shape
Diameter 0.1 mm
Largest cell in human
body
Not able to move

Please draw
here!!!!!

Compare and contrast male and female gametes

in terms of size, numbers, mobility and lifespan

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Refer text book page 58