The diagram given below represents the side view of the male reproductive system of man: [5 MARKS]

(a) Name the cells of the testes that secrete the hormone testosterone.
(b) What are the four major ducts of the male reproductive system?
(c) Name the duct that helps in the movement of sperms from the seminiferous tubules into the epididymis.
(d) How many days are required for the sperms to mature?

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b) 2 Marks
c) 1 Mark
d) 1 Mark

(a) Leydig or interstitial cells secrete the hormone testosterone.
(b) 1. Ducts of the testes
2. Epididymis
3. Vas deferens
4. Ejaculatory duct
(c) Ducts of the testes help in the movement of sperms from the seminiferous tubules into the epididymis.
(d) About 10 to 14 days are needed for the sperms to mature.

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(a) Identify the reproductive cells A and B.

(b) Name the specific part of the reproductive system where the above cells are produced.

(d) Name the main hormones secreted by the (1) ovary (2) testes.

(e) Name an accessory gland found in the male reproductive system and state the function of its secretion.

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(a) Oestrogen; progestrone; testosterone; prolactin.

(b) Ovary; fallopian tube; ureter; uterus.

(d) Sperm; implantation; fertilisation; ovum; after birth.

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