Concept:The part labelled 2 is the ovary, which is the female reproductive organ responsible for producing egg cells (ova).
Explanation:In the diagram, part 2 points to the ovary of the female reproductive system.
The main function of the ovary is to produce and release mature egg cells for fertilization.
It also secretes the hormones
estrogen and
progesterone, but the primary function asked here is egg production.
The uterus, not the ovary, protects the developing embryo during pregnancy.
Protecting sperms during fertilization is not a function of this structure.
Therefore, the function of part labelled 2 is to produce egg cells.
Answer:A. produce egg cells
