Question

Distinguish between the functions of ovaries and testis.

Answer 1

Distinguish between the functions of ovary and testis. Ovary: 1.Ovary is the primary sex organ in females which produces eggs. 2.It also, secretes hormone such as estrogen (which imparts female secondary sexual characters) and progesterone (which maintains pregnancy).

1.Testis is the primary sex organ in males which produces sperms.
2.It 34 also secretes hormone testosterone which imparts male secondary sexual characters.
3.Testis remains functional even more than 70 years of age.

Answer 2

Testis is a male organ which helps in the production of sperms and also helps in secreting testesterone which brings about the secondary sexual characters in males

Ovaries helps in secreting estrogen which brings secondary sexual characters in females and they release one egg once in a month