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List two functions each of the following points of the human female reproductive system

(a) Ovaries


(b) Fallopian tubes


(c) Uterus

(a) Ovary produces eggs and female sex hormones.


(b) The fallopian tube is the site of fertilization and it receives the egg from ovary to uterus.


(c) Uterus receives the zygote and implantation of zygote occurs, it provides nourishment to growing embryo.


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