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14. Reproduction  eLearn.Punjab

Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system of rabbit consists of ovaries and associated ducts (fig.14.23).
Ovaries are small oval organs situated in abdominal cavity just ventral to kidneys. Like most
animals, female rabbits have a pair of ovaries. The outer region of ovary produces egg cells. A
cluster of specialized cells called follicle surrounds and nourishes each egg cell. From ovaries, egg
cells are released in fallopian tubes.

                                                                                Activity:

                                                                                                 Locate the different organs
                                                                                                 of rabbit’s male and female
                                                                                                 reproductive systems on a
                                                                                                 chart or diagram.

                           Figure 14.23: Female reproductive system of rabbit

The opening of fallopian tube lies close to ovary. Fertilization occurs in fallopian tubes and the
fertilized egg (zygote) is carried to uterus. The uterus of rabbit is divided into two separate parts or
horns. The uterus horns join and open into vagina or birth canal. Cervix is the portion of uterus,
which separates it from birth canal, where sperms of male are deposited.

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