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Name the gonads found in male and female humans. Write its function.

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Gonads are the male and female primary reproductive organs. The male gonads are the testes and the female gonads are the ovaries. These are necessary for sexual reproduction as they are responsible for the production of male and female gametes. Gonads also produce sex hormones needed for the growth and development of primary and secondary reproductive organs and structures.

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