Question

State the functions of the following:
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(a) Ovary

(b) Testes

(c) Fallopian tubes

(d) Seminal vesicle

(e) Uterus

Answer 1

(a) Ovary: Ova (eggs) and female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone are produced by ovaries.

(b) Testes: A pair of testes are present in the human male. The testes produce sperms.

(c) Fallopian tubes: There are two fallopian tubes in the human female reproductive system.

(d) Seminal vesicle: The function of the seminal vesicle is to store sperms and to secrete seminal fluid.

(e) Uterus: The inner lining receives, protects and nourishes the embryo. Contractions of muscular wall expel baby during birth.