What are the male and female gonads in human beings? Mention their functions.


Testes are male gonads in human beings.

Functions of testes: (i) To produce sex cells called sperms.


(ii) To produce sex hormone called testosterone.


Ovaries are female gonads in human beings.


Functions of Ovaries - (i) To produce sex cells called ova or egg.


(ii) To produce female sex hormones called oestrogen and progesterone.


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