Which organ is the female gonad that produces eggs?

• A. Uterus
• B. Cervix
• C. Ovaries
• D. Oviducts

Answer: (C)

Egg production in female animals happens in the ovaries, the female gonads. These paired organs generate eggs (ova) and also release hormones such as estrogen and progesterone that regulate the reproductive cycle. During ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and enters the oviduct, where fertilization may occur and then the egg moves toward the uterus for potential implantation and pregnancy. The uterus, cervix, and oviducts have other reproductive roles: the uterus houses the developing offspring, the cervix serves as a passage between the uterus and vagina, and the oviducts transport eggs and provide the site where fertilization can happen. Thus, the ovaries are the organs that produce eggs.