Which of these are functions of the female reproductive system but not the male reproductive system? Check all that apply.nourishes a developing baby produces reproductive cells protects the developing offspring serves as place where fertilization takes place transports reproductive cells

Respuesta :

The following are exclusively functions of the female reproductive system: nourishing a developing baby, protects the developing offspring, and serves as place where fertilization takes place.

The correct answers are A. Nourishes a developing baby; C. Protects the developing offspring; D. Serves as a place where fertilization takes place

Explanation:

The female reproductive system includes specialized organs such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, external genitals, among others that are necessary to produce reproductive cells and offspring in the same way the male reproductive system does.

However, different from the male reproductive system, female reproductive system is designed to protects the develop offspring that develops in the uterus during nine months; besides this, during this process the female reproductive system provides all nutrients to the baby through the umbilical cord, and the placenta that transfers the nutrients the mother obtains to the baby. Moreover, it is in the female reproductive system fertilization takes place which occurs after ovulation by the end of the female menstrual cycle.

Thus, functions that are part of the female reproductive system but not the male reproductive system are to nourish and protect developing offspring and to serve as a place for fertilization.