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Reproductive System
Male reproductive system and Female reproductive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the male gamete? | sperm |
| What is the female gamete? | ovum |
| What is the function of the testis? | to produce sperm and hormones |
| What is the function of the scrotum? | holds testis at a cool enough temperature for sperm production |
| What is the function of the epididymus? | allows sperm to be stored and become mature |
| What is the function of the sperm duct? | transport sperm from testis to urethra |
| What is the function of the urethra? | transport sperm |
| What is the function of the seminal vesicle/ prostate gland/ cowper's gland? | to produce seminal fluid which allow the sperm to swim and provide nutrients |
| What is the function of the penis? | organ of sperm release |
| What is the function of acrosome? | contain chemicals which dissolves the egg membranes |
| What is the function of the tail? | for swimming |
| What is testosterone? | male sex hormone produced by the testes |
| What is an ovum? | a mature egg |
| What is an oocyte | an immature egg |
| What is the function of ovaries? | to produce an egg and the hormones oestrogen and progesterone |
| What is the function of the fallopian tube? | transport egg to the uterus |
| What is the function of the uterus? | to hold the developing baby during pregnancy |
| What is the function of the endometrium? | allows attachment of the embryo during pregnancy |
| What is the function of the cervix? | Closes during pregnancy |
| What is the function of the vagina? | to hold the penis during intercourse and act as the birth canal |