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Question
Given below is the schematic diagram of the sectional view of the human male reproductive system.

State the functions of the parts numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 11.
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Solution
Functions of
i) Seminal vesicles
They produce the fluid which serves as the
transporting medium for sperms.
ii) Prostate gland
It produces an alkaline secretion which mixes with the semen and helps neutralise the vaginal acids.
iii) Bulbo-urethral gland
It produces a secretion which serves as a lubricant for the semen to pass through the urethra.
iv) Testis
It produces the male gamete sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.
v) Vas deferens
They carry the sperms from the epididymis to the urethra.
vi) Urethra
It serves as an outlet for delivering the sperms into the vagina.
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Given alongside is a diagram of male reproductive system in humans. Label the parts indicated by numbers 1 to 5, and state their functions.

Name the following :
The body part in which the testes are present in a human male.
Give Technical Term:
Name the male gamete of a mammal.
Identify the correct sequence of layers that cover the testis (outside to inside).
Mark the odd one.
Crypts of Lieberkuhn are absent in ______.
The given statement is incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement:
Seminiferous tubules secrete Testosterone.
Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system. Name the parts labelled 1 to 8. Also name the corresponding structure of part (4) in female reproductive system.
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Statement I: Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as the ejaculatory duct.
Statement II: The cavity of the cervix is called cervical canal which along with vagina forms birth canal.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which accessory ducts are responsible for sperm transport and maturation in their correct sequence?

