Sexual Reproduction
Chapter Name : Reproduction In Animals |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_09_02_02 |
Topic Name : Sexual Reproduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Female Reproductive Organs |
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Introduction
Female reproductive system consists of 2 imp parts – Uterus and ovary.
Pre-Requisites:
What are the different parts in female reproductive system.
Activity:
Videos and pictures
Real Life Question:
How is the egg produced and where does the development of the fetus take place?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Vagina | Place where semen is deposited. |
| Cervix | Lower narrow portion of uterus called as neck of the uterus. |
| Uterus | Provides mechanical support, nutritional support and waste removal for developing embryo. |
| Oviducts | Place where fertilization takes place |
| Ovaries | Small paired organs which produce the ova or egg |
| Reproductive tract | Lumen starting a single pathway from vagina, splitting into two lumens in the uterus which continue as oviducts |
| External organs | Labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, clitoris etc |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Videos and pictures | These will depict different female reproductive organs clearly |
Real life uses :
The release of egg from ovum once in every 28 days, if fertilized the woman gets pregnant.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
Different parts of female reproductive system.
What you learn in Practice:
Menstruation in women shows that the egg released is not fertilized hence women is not pregnant.