Name the parts of the human female reproductive system where

Reproduction (10)

Name the parts of the human female reproductive system where

1. fertilisation takes place,
2. implantation of the fertilised egg occurs.

Explain how the embryo gets nourishment inside the mother's body.

Answer

1. fallopian tube / oviduct.
2. uterus.

Placenta is a special disc like tissue embedded in the mother’s uterine wall and connected to the foetus / embryo.

Placenta provides a large surface area for glucose and oxygen/ nutrients to pass from the mother’s blood to the embryo / foetus.

• Exam Year: 2015