Function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

Answer 1

it holds the developing baby in the uterus and if the egg is not fertilised comes out of the vagina as blood(this is called menstrauation). edit this answer to say whether it was useful to you or not! it is always helpful to know what people think of my answers and whether or not it was helpful.

Answer 2

1/ Oogenesis Development of mature ova. Before puberty the ovaries are inactive but the females entire lifetime complement of eggs (ova) is established during embryonic development. At onset of puberty F.S.H. (follicle stimulating hormone) released from Anterior Pituitary causes follicle with it's associated ovum to mature and secrete oestrogen (which also enhances the growth and maturation of the follicle). L.H. (luteinizing hormone) from Anterior Pituitary then causes the now mature Graafian follicle to rupture. This is known as Ovulation when the egg (ova) is ejected through the wall of the ovary into the pelvic cavity. L.H. then transforms the cells in the ruptured Graafian follicle into the Corpus Luteum (yellow body). Corpus Luteum - small mass of endocrine tissue which secretes some oestrogen but mainly progesterone which helps to prepare the uterine wall for possible pregnancy. Should pregnancy occur, corpus luteum remains active for several months until the placenta is fully formed and functioning. 2/ Hormone production Begins at puberty. Maturing follicles produce 2 hormones: a/ Oestrogen which causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in the female. It also stimulates the lining of uterus to thicken in preparation for fertilised ovum. b/ Progesterone (from the Corpus Luteum) which further thickens the uterine lining. It also inhibits contraction of the uterus and suppresses further ovulation. In a pregnant woman, progesterone stimulates mammary glands to produce milk.

Answer 3

to serve as a organ for the growth of a fetus and to nouish the growing fetus and then give birth.

Answer 4

The function of the uterine tube is so the ovum can travel down from the ovary through the the tubes and into the uterus where fertillization can take place.

Answer 5

The uterus or womb is a hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg, called the zygote, becomes embedded and in which the egg is nourished and allowed to develop until birth.

Answer 6

To protect the fetus