Human reproductive organs
I can identify the organs of the human male and female reproductive system and describe the roles of the parts.
Human reproductive organs
I can identify the organs of the human male and female reproductive system and describe the roles of the parts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The function of the male reproductive system is to produce sperm cells.
- Sperm cells are made and stored in the testes.
- Females are born with all their eggs inside their ovaries, each month an egg is released.
- The testes and the ovaries make hormones.
- The male and female reproductive systems must work together to produce offspring.
Common misconception
Male reproductive systems are bigger and more complex than females, that they are totally separate systems.
Show female and male systems next to each other and how they work together as a unit to produce offspring.
Keywords
Testes - The testes (singular testis) produce sperm and male sex hormones.
Penis - The penis is a male sex organ used for sexual intercourse and to release urine.
Ovaries - The ovaries (plural ovary) contain and release egg cells, and release female sex hormones.
Uterus - The uterus is a muscular bag where the fetus develops before birth.
Vagina - The vagina is a muscular tube used for sexual intercourse and childbirth.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of nudity
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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carries semen down the penis
produce sperm and hormones
deposits semen into a female
carries sperm, adds fluid and nutrients
maintains a developing foetus
releases egg cells and hormones
holds the foetus in place during development
moves the egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus
used in sexual reproduction and for birthing a baby