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What does the male reproductive system produce?
ASperm
BEggs
CNothing
DOnly hormones
ICSEClass 8 (ICSE)ScienceCh 20 · Topic 1
Reproduction in Humans
Human reproduction involves the male and female reproductive systems working together to produce offspring, involving fertilisation and deve
Core concept
The male reproductive system produces sperm, while the female reproductive system produces eggs (ova) and supports pregnancy if fertilisation occurs.
How it works
Fertilisation occurs when a sperm cell combines with an egg cell, forming a zygote that develops into an embryo and then a foetus.
Why it matters
The foetus develops in the uterus over approximately nine months, receiving nutrients and oxygen through the placenta.
Key detail
Understanding human reproduction helps us appreciate human development and the importance of reproductive health and hygiene.
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• Male system produces sperm.
• Female system produces eggs and supports pregnancy.
• Fertilisation combines sperm and egg.
• This forms a zygote.
• The zygote develops into an embryo, then a foetus.
• Development occurs in the uterus.
• This takes about nine months.
• The placenta provides nutrients and oxygen.