Biology
State the functions of the following:
(a) Ovary
(b) Testes
(c) Fallopian Tubes
(d) Seminal Vesicles
(e) Uterus
Reproductive System
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(a) Ovary — The ovaries have two main reproductive functions in the body. They produce eggs and secrete the reproductive hormones, Oestrogen and Progesterone.
(b) Testes — The two main functions of Testes are to produce and store sperms and to secrete the male reproductive hormone Testosterone.
(c) Fallopian Tubes — Fallopian Tubes transfer the egg from the ovaries to the uterus.
(d) Seminal vesicles — They produce a secretion which serves as a medium for the transportation of the sperms.
(e) Uterus — The embryo grows and develops in the Uterus.
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