Name the human male reproductive organ that produces sperms and also secretes a hormone. Write the functions of the secreted hormone

1.Name the human male reproductive organ that produces sperms and also secretes a hormone. Write the functions of the secreted hormone.
2. Name the parts of the human female reproductive system where

  • fertilisation takes place,
  • implantation of the fertilised egg occurs.

Explain how the embryo gets nourishment inside the mother’s body.

Answer:

  1. Testes produce sperms and secrete a hormone called testosterone.
    The function of testosterone is to control the development of male sex organs and secondary sexual features.
  • Oviduct or fallopian tubes
  • Uterus

After implantation, a disc-like special tissue called placenta develops between the uterus wall and the embryo which helps in the exchange of nutrients, oxygen and waste products between the embryo and the mother.