Thursday 30 April 2020
Discuss the adaptations of the female reproductive system of humans
Elastic uterine walls; to expand so as to
accommodate the growing foetus; muscular foot of the pelvis and bladder support
the weight of the growing foetus; funnel-shaped ends of the oviduct; direct the
ova released to the uterus; muscular uterine walls; contract and relax to expel
the foetus at birth; long vaginal canal; allow sufficient entry of penis to
avoid wastage of sperms; the two ovaries maximize chances of releasing ovum
after every circle (28 days); ovaries are well vascularised/have good blood supply;
to ensure nourishment of cells involved in oogenesis (primordial mother/germ
cells) or egg formation; high number of potential mother cells; ensures maximum
number of ova which develop to maturity; plenty of yolk in egg cells; which
nourish the foetus before the placenta becomes functional; the vitelline
membrane of the ovum thickens after fertilization; preventing further entry of
sperms; the oviduct wall is able to contract; in order to facilitate movement
of ovum down the oviduct; has cilia to waft the ovum forward; wall of the
vagina/vulva produce mucus; to lubricate the penis during copulation; clitoris;
has many nerve endings; to provide maximum stimulation during copulation for
maximum ejaculation and faster movement of spermatozoa;
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