(a) Write the functions of the following parts in human female reproductive system :
(i) Ovary, (ii) Oviduct, (iii) Uterus
(b) Describe the structure and function of placenta.

Explanation

(a) (i) Ovary :
(i) Production of female hormone
(ii) Production of female gamete
(ii) Oviduct :
(i) Transfer of female gamete from the ovary
(ii) Site of fertilization
(iii) Uterus :
(i) Implantation of the zygote.
(ii) Nourishment of the developing embryo/placenta formation.
(b) Structure of Placenta : It is a disc like structure embedded in the uterine wall connected to the embryo. It has villi on the embryo.s side of the tissue and on the mother side, it has blood spaces, which surround the villi.
Function of Placenta : It provides a large surface area for nutrients/glucose and oxygen to pass from the mother.s side to the embryo and waste substances from the embryo.s side to mother.s blood.