Question

In what ways, primary reproductive organs are different from secondary or accessory reproductive organs?

Answer 1

1. Primary reproductive organs: Primary reproductive organs are those organs that are responsible for the creation of male and female gametes as well as the release of hormones.
2. Secondary reproductive organs: Secondary reproductive organs are defined as those organs that are responsible for the maturation and conduction of gametes, as well as the conduction of sperm in males and ovum in females.

Primary reproductive organs	Secondary reproductive organs
1. They produce gametes.	1. They do not produce gametes.
2. They produce hormones.	2. They do not produce hormones.
3. The anterior pituitary gland regulates the development of the major sex organ in both males and females.	3. Male and female hormones regulate the function and development of secondary reproductive organs.
4. The primary reproductive organs are not in charge of gamete conduction during fertilization.	4. The secondary reproductive organs are in charge of gamete conduction during fertilization.
5. Examples: Testes and ovaries.	5. Examples: epididymis, vasa deferential, penis, etc.