Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Sexual Reproduction
- Male Reproductive System
– Structure of Sperm
- Summary
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment of the chapter ‘Reproduction in Animals’, we learnt about asexual reproduction. In this segment, let us get acquainted with sexual reproduction and the male reproductive system.
What is Sexual reproduction?
- The type of reproduction which involves the fusion of gametes or sex cells to give rise to a new individual is called Sexual reproduction.
- The newly formed individual will have a blend of characters. Thus, it gives rise to variations in organisms.
- In sexual reproduction, there are two types of gametes or sex cells. The male gamete is called Sperm and the female gamete is called Ovum or Egg cell.
Gametes / Sex cells
What are the parts of the Male Reproductive System?
The Male reproductive system is the site of production of sperms. The parts of the Male reproductive system are:
- Testes – These are oval-shaped structures where sperms are produced. The single structure is called Testis while the pair is called Testes. It has a thick covering of skin over it which forms a bag-like structure called Scrotum. Thus, it is like a pouch which contains the testis.
- Epididymis – It is a mass of coils situated near the testes. The single structure is called
Epididymis and the pair is called Epididymides. It carries the sperms outside the testes.
