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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Which of the following statements correctly describes a difference between the testes and ovaries in the human reproductive system?
A
The testes produce sperm, while the ovaries produce eggs.
B
The testes are part of the female reproductive system, while the ovaries are part of the male reproductive system.
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The testes are located in the pelvic cavity, while the ovaries are located in the scrotum.
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The testes are responsible for producing estrogen, while the ovaries produce testosterone.
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Identify the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system. The testes are responsible for producing sperm and the hormone testosterone.
Identify the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system. The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs (ova) and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Evaluate the statement: 'The testes produce sperm, while the ovaries produce eggs.' This statement correctly describes the primary reproductive functions of the testes and ovaries.
Consider the anatomical locations: The testes are located in the scrotum, which is outside the pelvic cavity, while the ovaries are located within the pelvic cavity.
Review the hormonal functions: The testes produce testosterone, not estrogen, and the ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, not testosterone.
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