Male and Female Reproductive System - Grade 6 Science

Functions of Parts of the Reproductive System

Functions of Male reproductive Parts

1. Penis
- It is used to transfer male sex cells (sperms) from the male to female reproductive part.
2. Urethra
- This is the tube inside the penis that carries sperms from the testis.
3. Testis
- There are two testes. This is where male sex cells (sperms) are produced.
4. Sperm duct
- This is a tube that carries sperms from the testes to the urethra.
5. Cowper's Glands
- They produce fluids that allow sperms to swim in.
- The mixture of the fluid and the sperm is called semen.

Functions of the Female Reproductive Parts

1. Vagina
- It is also called birth canal.
- It receives sperms from the penis.
- It is the passage of the baby during birth.
2. Ovaries
- They produce the female sex cells.
- The female sex cells are called ova.
- The ovaries also produce hormones.
3. Fallopian tube
- It is also called the oviduct.
- This is where fertilization takes place.
- Fertilization takes place if the ovum fuses with the sperm.
4. Uterus
- It is also called the womb.
- This is where the embryo develops.
5. Cervix
- This is a muscle between the vagina and the uterus.

Physical Changes That Take Place During Adolescence

- Adolescence is the period between childhood and adulthood.
- The young boys and girls undergoing adolescence are called adolescents.
- The adolescent boys and girls undergo many changes that are visible and others are feelings.

Physical Changes In Girls During Adolescence

1. Breasts appear and enlarge.
2. Hips broaden.
3. Monthly period or menstruation begins.
4. Pimples appear on the face.
5. Hair grows in the armpits and pubic area.
6. Increase in height and weight.

Physical Changes In Boys During Adolescence

1. Voice deepens.
2. Growth of hair on the face, pubic area, armpits and chest.
3. Shoulders broaden.
4. Pimples appear on the face.
5. Increase in weight and height.
6. They start to experience wet dreams when asleep.