Question

Sperms are produced by which organ in the human body

• A. Sperm duct
• B. Testes
• C. Ovaries
• D. Oviduct

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Testes

The correct answer is option (B)

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Testes are a part of the male reproductive system in humans.
2. In males, two testes are present which are responsible for the production of sperms.
3. They are present outside the body in a sac known as the scrotum.
4. This helps in the maintenance of the optimal temperature required for the production of sperms.
5. Millions of sperms are produced by each testis and these sperms are carried by the sperm ducts.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Sperms ducts are tubes that arise from the testis in males.
2. They are responsible for carrying the sperms from the testis to the urethra.

Option (C):

1. Ovaries are a part of the female reproductive system in humans.
2. There are two ovaries present in the abdominal cavity, near the kidneys in females.
3. They are responsible for the production of the egg cells also known as ova.
4. Upon maturity, the ovum is released into the oviduct by the ovaries.

Option (D):

1. The oviducts, also known as fallopian tubes are funnel-shaped structures that are present close to each ovary.
2. They receive the eggs from the ovaries and carry them to the uterus.

Final answer: Sperms are produced by the testis in the human body.