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Name the following:

(a) The body part in which the testes are present in a human male.


(b) The part where the sperms are produced in the testes.


(c) The fully developed part of the ovary containing a mature egg.


(d) The accessory gland in human males whose secretion activates the sperms.


(e) The tubular knot fitting like a cap on the upper side of the testis.

(a) Scrotum


Explanation: Scrotum is a sac of skin that is divided into two compartments. The testes are contained in the compartments.


(b) Seminiferous Tubules


Explanation: Seminiferous tubules are located in the testes. They are the prime location for meiosis. This leads to the creation of the male gametes.


(c) Graafian Follicle


Explanation: Graafian follicle is the last follicular stage of an ovum. It contains a mature ovum.


(d) Seminal vesicle


Explanation: These tube-like glands are located behind the bladder in males. They are responsible for making the content of the semen.


(e) Epididymis


Explanation: The epididymis is a tube-like structure that connects a testicle to the vas deferens.


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