The Uterus (also referred to as "womb") is a female sex organ. It is located inside the pelvis next to the bladder and the rectum. It can become significantly bigger during the pregnancy, but in non-pregnant women the uterus is around 8 cm long. Its shape has been described as similar to a pear.
The following options are attached to the question given above:
A. It is a muscular organ where a developing offspring grows
B. It is the external part of a female genital organs
C. It is the birth canal of the female reproductive system
D. It is the organ in the female that carries the egg to the uterus
ANSWER
The correct option is A.
The uterus is part of the reproductive organ of female mammals and it is the site where young ones are conceived and nourish before birth. The uterus is a hollow muscular organ which is hold in place by ligaments within the pelvis. The uterus is also called womb and is made up of four different regions.
When homologous chromosomes form pairs during prophase I of meiosis I, crossing-over can occur. Crossing-over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. ... It results in gametes that have unique combinations of chromosomes. In sexual reproduction, two gametes unite to produce an offspring.
