Knowledge center. Tetanus (or lockjaw) is a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria which produce a toxin that affects the brain and nervous system.
The ovary is an ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system. Ovaries are oval-shaped endocrine system glands, the group of glands that produce a variety of hormones human body needs to function appropriately.Ovaries are found in females, one on each side of the uterus. An ovum is a female reproductive cell.varies are oval-shaped endocrine system glands, the group of glands that produce a variety of hormones human body needs to function appropriately. Ovaries are found in females, one on each side of the uterus. An ovum is a female reproductive cell.
Uterus and Ovaries. The uterus and ovaries are the most vital organs of the female reproductive system. These organs work together to produce female sex hormones, produce and develop ova (egg cells), and support the development of a fetus during pregnancy. The uterus, also known as the womb, is a hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ found in the pelvic region of the abdominopelvic cavity.