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Human Reproduction: Parts And Functions

In this article, you will be introduced to the human reproductive system according to the Singapore Primary 5 Science Syllabus. You will also learn more about the human male and female reproductive organs and their functions.

Sexual Reproduction In Humans

Sexual reproduction takes place in humans to ensure the continuity of the human species. Sexual reproduction involves two parents - the male and female parents. The male parent produces the male reproductive cells which are known as the sperm cells while the female parent produces the female reproductive cells which are known as the egg cells. 

Human egg cell (female reproductive cell) and human sperm cell

During mating (or sexual intercourse), the male parent and the female parent come together so that the reproductive cells can meet. Only one sperm is able to fertilise one egg.

The following table shows the parts of the human reproductive system.

Human Male Reproductive System Human Female Reproductive System
  • Penis
  • Testes (singular: Testis)
  • Ovaries (Singular: Ovary)
  • Fallopian Tube (Oviduct)
  • Vagina
  • Womb (Uterus)

Human Male Reproductive System

The human male reproductive system consists of the testes and the penis. The testis (plural: testes) is where the male reproductive cell or the sperm cell is formed. The penis is an organ that releases the sperms during mating (sexual intercourse).

Human male reproductive system

Human Female Reproductive System

The human female reproductive system consists of the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the womb (uterus) and the vagina. The ovary is where the female reproductive cells (egg cells) are formed. The ovary releases one egg every month after reaching puberty. The fallopian tube connects the ovaries to the womb (uterus). The fallopian tube is where the sperm cell and the egg cell meet during fertilisation. 

The womb (uterus) is the site where the foetus develops during pregnancy. A foetus is a developing baby. The vagina (also known as the birth canal) is where the sperms are deposited during mating.

Female reproductive system

Conclusion

In this article, we learned about the function of the human reproductive system. We also explored the organs that make up the reproductive system and their respective functions.

Test Your Concepts

Answer the following questions based on the concepts that we have covered in this article. If you are unclear, you may want to revisit the relevant section to revise the concepts.

Question:

The diagram below shows the human male and female reproductive systems.

Male and female reproductive system

State the similar function performed by Parts A and E.

Solution:

Parts A and E produce reproductive cells.

Explanation:

Part A produces the female reproductive cells while Part E produces the male reproductive cells.

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