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Question
Complete the following table by writing the name of the structure or the function of the given structure:
| Structure | Function | ||
| 1. | Corpus luteum | 1. | ______ |
| 2. | ______ | 2. | Produces male gametes in mass |
| 3. | Leydig cells | 3. | ______ |
| 4. | ______ | 4. | Stores the sperms until they mature and become mobile |
| 5. | Umbilical cord | 5. | ______ |
| 6. | Fallopian tube | 6. | ______ |
Solution
| Structure | Function | ||
| 1. | Corpus luteum | 1. | It acts as an endocrine gland and secretes hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and relaxin. |
| 2. | Testes | 2. | Produces male gametes in mass |
| 3. | Leydig cells | 3. | It produces the male hormone testosterone. |
| 4. | Epididymis | 4. | Stores the sperms until they mature and become mobile |
| 5. | Umbilical cord | 5. | A cord containing blood vessels connects the placenta with the foetus. |
| 6. | Fallopian tube | 6. | The site of fertilisation for the sperm and ovum. |
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