THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The testicles in the male are similar to the ____ in the female.
A
Fimbria
B
Fallopian tube
C
Ovaries
D
Uterus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The testis is homologous to the ovary in that it produces the male gamete (sperm) while the ovary produces the female gamete (egg).

Detailed explanation-2: -The gonads, the primary reproductive organs, are the testes in the male and the ovaries in the female. These organs are responsible for producing the sperm and ova, but they also secrete hormones and are considered to be endocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mean length and volume, respectively, were: uterus, 4.2 cm and 10.0 cm3; ovary, 1.0 cm and 0.2 cm3; testis, 1.1 cm and 0.3 cm3 (0.4 cm3 Lambert volume); female breast bud, 1.2 cm and 0.7 cm3; male breast bud, 1.1 cm and 0.6 cm3. Breast buds were larger in females than males.

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