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Question
Write the answers to the questions by observing the figure.
- What does the above figure show?
- Write the names of parts A, B, C, D.
- Write the function of the part 'D'.
- How is semen formed?
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Solution
- The given figure represents the human male reproductive system.
- A: Seminal vesicle
B: Prostate gland
C: Urinogenital duct
D: Testis - The part labelled as ‘D’ is testis which is responsible for sperm production.
- Semen is formed of sperms and secretions of seminal glands, prostate gland and Cowper’s glands.
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