Question

Write the functions of the following organs of reproduction:
(a) Ovaries
(b) Seminal vesicle and prostate glands

Answer 1

(a) Ovaries:

i) Ovaries are the reproductive organs in the female. The ovaries are responsible for the production of eggs.

ii) Eggs are released from the ovaries by the process of ovulation. One egg is released every month.

iii) Ovaries also secrete estrogen which is a female hormone that brings about changes in the girls at the time of puberty.

(b) Seminal vesicle and prostate glands:

i) Seminal vesicles and prostate glands produce ejaculatory fluid.

ii) This fluid helps in transportation of sperms

iii) This fluid also provides nutrition to the sperms.