It consists of organs, namely
Ovaries : Reproductive glands
Fallopian Tubes : Coveys ova from ovary to uterus.
Uterus : In which fertilized ovum develops.
Vagina : dilatable passage from uterus to Vulva.
Vulva : Terminal segment of system
Ovaries:
Anatomy:
Two in number laying in the abdominal cavity sizes are 0.5 to 1.5 Inch diameter and 0.5 to 1.5 inch width & thickness.
Function:
Dual purpose – production of eggs or ova and production of female hormone i.e. estrogen
Oviduct (Fallopian Tube):
Anatomy:
Are slender, zigzag lubes attached to ligament 20-25 cm in length, close to ovaries in such a way that eggs / ova released by ovary area cached through funnel shape wide end called as “Infundibulum”.
Function:
The epithelial lining of oviduct is cliated of which ciliary motion helps to conduct ova from ovaries to uterus. The fertilization occurs in the ampullary region.
Uterus:
Anatomy:
It consists of short medium body, pair of spirally twisted internally cavity connecting two horns known as body of uterus. The uterus has three layers i.e. outer servosa, middle muscular is & inner mucosa. In non-pregnancy period uterus lies in the pelvic cavity which descends into abdomen during pregnancy.
Function:
Fertilized ovus /embryo develop into uterus until the time of birth. To nourish the developing foetus through cotyledons of inner layer
Cervix:
Anatomy:
It is thick walled portion which lies between uterus and vagina having muscle layers forming longitudinal folds forming spiral passage way through it. It is 4 inch long & 1 inch or more thick.
Function:
It is tightly closed during pregnancy and anoestrus period and refoxen during estsus and parturition.
Vagina:
Anatomy:
It is between cervix to vulva in cow. It is 8-10 inch long. Highly elastic organ.
Functions:
Responsible for secretion of mucus, serves as birth canal dung parturition & admits male organ during copulation.
Vulva:
Anatomy:
It is external vertical opening of genital tract just below anus. Diameter is larger than that of vagina.
Function:
Vulva walls supplied with glands which are active during excitement,
