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Which of the following is not considered as a secondary sex organ?


A

Penis

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B

Vagina

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C

Seminal Vesicle

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D

Breast

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Solution

The correct option is C

Seminal Vesicle


The correct option is : C.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. A secondary sex organ is an organ that is directly not involved in the reproduction but helps in the reproduction by transferring gametes.
  2. Seminal vesicles are the secondary reproductive glands that forms part of male reproductive system.
  3. The two seminal vesicles are glands that produce the fluids that will turn into semen.
  4. The vesicles may also be called seminal glands or vesicular glands.
  5. The alkaline fluid of the seminal vesicle also protects the sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina.
  6. It consists of fructose, ascorbic acid, and prostaglandin.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A :

Penis is the primary sex organ as it is present at the birth and are directly involves in the process of reproduction as it transfers sperms to female's vagina.

Option B :

Vagina forms the primary reproductive organ of females and plays an important role in reproduction, holding of embryo, and child birth etc.

Option D :

Breasts are the secondary reproductive organ as as it is not involved in the process of reproduction but plays an important role in producing milk for the babies after their birth.

Final answer: A seminal vesicle is not considered a secondary sex organ.


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