What are the main parts of the male reproductive system?

The main parts of the male reproductive system are:

  1. Testes
  2. Scrotum
  3. Sperm duct
  4. Prostate gland
  5. Penis
  6. Urethra

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What is the function of the testes?

The testes are responsible for producing sperm cells, which are the male gametes or sex cells.

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What is the role of the sperm duct?

The sperm duct transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.

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What does the prostate gland do?

The prostate gland makes seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm to form semen.

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What is the function of the penis?

The penis delivers semen into the female vagina during sexual intercourse.

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What does the urethra carry?

The urethra carries both semen and urine out of the body.

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What are the main parts of the female reproductive system?

The main parts of the female reproductive system are:

  1. Ovaries
  2. Fallopian tubes (oviducts)
  3. Uterus (womb)
  4. Cervix
  5. Vagina

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What is the function of the ovaries?

The ovaries produce egg cells (ova), which are the female gametes or sex cells.

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Where does the egg cell travel after being released from the ovary?

After being released from the ovary, the egg cell travels down the fallopian tubes (oviducts), where it may meet the sperm.

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What happens in the uterus (womb) during pregnancy?

The uterus (womb) is where the fertilised egg cell implants and grows during pregnancy.

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