In this module, you will learn:
- the different parts of the male and female reproductive organs.
- the functions of the different parts.
Resources to help you:
- Textbook: page 147, 148 and 149
- Notebook: page 38, 39 and 40
Watch the video
Learn about the different organs that make up the human reproductive system
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8q3JpTWhrY
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5SOvWaW_OY
The male reproductive organs
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Male Reproductive System
Below are the organs you need to know:
- penis
- testis (plural: testes)
- sperm duct
- urethra
Organ | Function |
|---|---|
Penis | Deposit sperm into the vagina |
Testis | Produces sperm |
Sperm duct | Transport sperm from the testes to the urethra |
Urethra | Mainly used to excrete urine. However during sexual reproduction, it is used to transport sperm. |
The Human Sperm
A human sperm cell is about 0.06mm long.
Credit: @Bobjgalindo via Wikipedia
The sperm has a head that contains the nucleus that carries the genetic information from the father.
It has a long tail that helps it to swim towards the egg during sexual reproduction.
Female Reproductive System
Below are the organs you need to know:
- ovary
- oviduct (Fallopian tube)
- uterus
- vagina
The female reproductive organs
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Organ | Function |
|---|---|
ovary | Produces the female sex cells |
oviduct | Where egg is released and where fertilisation can occur |
uterus | Muscular structure where the foetus develops into a baby during pregnancy |
vagina | It is where sperm are deposited in sexual reproduction. Also known as the birth canal where the foetus leaves the uterus during birth. |
The Human Egg
A human egg is about 0.1mm in diameter.
Credit: @Henry Vandyke Carter - Henry Gray via Wikipedia
The egg is spherical in shape. It has a nucleus that carries the genetic information from the mother.
Each ovary produces about 250 mature eggs during the lifetime of a female.
