Functions of Uterus
The uterus performs several important functions in the female reproductive system. These functions include:
- Implantation : After fertilisation, the embryo moves towards the uterus and attaches itself to the myometrium. This process is called implantation.
- Menstruation: If the pregnancy does not occur, the inner lining which prepares itself for the embryo now starts to dissociate and sheds itself. This is the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus.
- Nourishment of the Fetus: During pregnancy, the uterus acts a home to the developing fetus and provides it with food and minerals through the placenta, a temporary organ formed in the uterine wall.
- Labor and Childbirth: The muscular walls of the uterus are responsible for the coming out of the baby during childbirth. The uterine walls contract during labor to push the fetus through the cervix and out of the body during childbirth.
- Involution: After childbirth, the uterus undergoes involution, a process where it gradually returns to its pre-pregnancy size as a result of the shrinking of its muscular walls and the removal of the leftover placental tissue.
Diagram of Uterus
The diagram of uterus helps us understand the various functions that the uterus carries. The structure of the uterus consists of the upper body and lower body called the cervix. The implantation of the zygote occurs within the uterus. The uterus diagram in class 8 and class 10 is important in the reproduction chapter. The diagram of the uterus gives us a visual depiction of uterine health.
The diagram of uterus with labels is given below:
Table of Content
- What is Uterus?
- What is the Structure of Uterus?
- What are the 3 Layers of Uterus?
- Functions of Uterus
- Conclusion – Uterus Diagram
- FAQs on Uterus Diagram