Q11
2 marksShort AnswerSection A

Describe the role of fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system.

Chemical Reactions and Equations
Female Reproductive System
Official Answer

The fallopian tubes (also known as oviducts) play two critical roles in the female reproductive system:

  1. Transportation of the Ovum: The egg (ovum) released by the ovary is carried through the thin fallopian tube towards the uterus.
  2. Site of Fertilization: The fallopian tube is the specific site where the sperm meets the egg. Fertilization (the fusion of male and female gametes) occurs here to form a zygote.
oviductfertilizationtransport of eggfusion of gametes

Marking Scheme

  • 1Describing the transport of the egg from the ovary to the uterus. (1 mark)
  • 2Identifying the fallopian tube as the site of fertilization. (1 mark)

Hint

Think about where the egg goes after leaving the ovary and where it meets the sperm.

Quick Oral Answer

The fallopian tube carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus and is the place where fertilization between the sperm and egg actually happens.

Analysis & Explanation

The fallopian tubes act as a biological bridge. They are not directly attached to the ovaries but pick up the released egg using finger-like projections called fimbriae. Their internal lining has cilia that help move the egg. If sperm are present, they swim up from the uterus into the fallopian tube to fertilize the egg. The resulting zygote then travels down to the uterus for implantation.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Stating that fertilization occurs in the uterus (it actually occurs in the fallopian tube).
  2. 2Confusing the fallopian tube with the ureter.

Interesting Facts

The fallopian tubes are only about 10-13 cm long and are about as wide as a piece of spaghetti.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2011?

This question carries 2 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2011 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Chemical Reactions and Equations" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Female Reproductive System" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2011 paper?

This is a Short Answer question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2011 paper.