Concept explainers
Introduction:
The reproductive system of female consists of sex organs which act in the development of new embryos, both internal and external. The female reproductive system in humans is immature when they are born and mature at puberty so that gametes are produced and their fetuses are full-term.
Answer to Problem 6STP
Correct answer:
The correct answer is option (B) 2.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (B) 2. The number 2 indicates fallopian tube. Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tubes. The Fallopian tubes are tubes that extend from the uterus to the ovaries and are also known as the uterine tube. The fertilized egg travels into the Fallopian tubes to the womb from the ovaries. So, this is the correct option.
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option (A) 1. The number 1 indicates the uterine tube. The fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube. So this is an incorrect option.
Option (C) 3. The number 3 indicates uterus. The fallopian tube is in the top portion of the uterus. The fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube. So, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (D) 4. The number 4 indicates endometrium. The fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube. The fertilization does not take place in the endometrium. So, this is an incorrect answer.
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