Questions and Answers
What are the primary sex organs in males called?
What type of gametes do ovaries produce?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of gonads?
In biological terms, what are the male gametes called?
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Which of the following pairs correctly matches the sex organ to its gender?
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Study Notes
Gonads and Their Functions
- Gonads are the primary sex organs responsible for reproduction.
- In males, the gonads are called testes, which produce sperm and hormones.
- In females, the gonads are called ovaries, which produce ova (eggs) and hormones.
- Gonads play a crucial role in sexual reproduction by generating gametes and secreting sex hormones that regulate various physiological processes.
Gametes
- Sperm are the male gametes, integral for fertilization.
- Ova (eggs) are the female gametes, necessary for conception and development of offspring.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the anatomy of the reproductive system, specifically the gonads, which are the primary sex organs. It explores the functions of testes in males and ovaries in females, detailing the production of gametes and hormones. Test your knowledge on sperm and ova, the male and female gametes, respectively.
