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Which structure is responsible for the production of male gametes in the male reproductive system?
Which structure is responsible for the production of male gametes in the male reproductive system?
- Vas deferens
- Scrotum
- Penis
- Testes (correct)
What is the primary function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
- To store sperm
- To produce sperm
- To transport sperm (correct)
- To inject sperm
Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic developed in females due to estrogen?
Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic developed in females due to estrogen?
- Deepening of voice
- Increased muscle mass
- Enlargement of breasts (correct)
- Decreased fat distribution
Which structure in the female reproductive system is responsible for the release of ova?
Which structure in the female reproductive system is responsible for the release of ova?
What is the shape of a sperm cell?
What is the shape of a sperm cell?
Flashcards
Testes
Testes
The male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm.
Vas deferens
Vas deferens
The tube that carries sperm from the testes to the penis.
Uterus
Uterus
The female reproductive organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops.
Ovary
Ovary
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Ovulation
Ovulation
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Study Notes
Reproduction in Humans
- Humans reproduce through reproductive organs called gonads
- Male gonads are testes, female are ovaries
- Gonads produce reproductive cells called gametes
- Eggs are female gametes, sperm are male gametes
Male Reproductive System
- Consists of a pair of testes, two vas deferens (sperm ducts), and a penis
- Testes produce millions of sperms
- Sperm has a head, middle piece, and a long tail
- The tail helps sperm swim to reach the egg
- Sperms travel to the penis via the sperm duct
- Penis injects sperms into the female
- Organs are located outside the body in a scrotal sac
Female Reproductive System
- Consists of a pair of ovaries, two oviducts (fallopian tubes), and the uterus
- Ovaries produce female gametes called ova (eggs)
- Ovaries release 1 egg per month
- Ovaries also produce estrogen
- Estrogen is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics
- Secondary sexual characteristics in females include breast enlargement, hip development, pubic hair growth, and voice change
- Menstrual cycle begins after 28-30 days
Sperm Structure & Function
- Sperm is tadpole-shaped with a head, mid-piece, and tail
- Tail helps sperm swim
- Important for reaching the egg
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