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Human Reproduction — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Reproduction2 Marks
Question
Described the two-two functions of testis and ovary.
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Answer

 Functions of Testis : 
(i) It produces spermatozoa or sperms. Sperms are produced in the seminiferous tubules of testes by the process of spermatogenesis.
(ii) Male sex hormone, testosterone is produced by leydig cells of the seminiferous tubules. Testosterone is responsible for the development of secondary male characterisitcs.
Functions of Ovary : 
(i) It produces ova by process of oogenesis.
(ii) The female sex hormone, estrogen is secreted by the glowing Greffian follicles. Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary female characteristics.

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