Ovaries, accessory ducts & external genitalia.

Paired ovaries:

• Primary sex organs, which produce ova (female gamete) & steroid ovarian hormones (estrogen & progesterone).
• Ovaries are located on both sides of the lower abdomen.
• Each ovary is about 2-4 cm in length and is connected to the pelvic wall and uterus by ligaments.
• Each ovary is covered by a thin epithelium which encloses the ovarian stroma.
• The stroma has outer cortex and inner medulla.
• The ovary contains groups of cells (Ovarian or Graafian follicles). Each follicle carries a centrally placed ovum.