Reproductive System - Class 6 Science Revision Notes

• Male Reproductive System
• Female Reproductive System
• Physical Changes
• Emotional Changes

Male Reproductive System

Parts of the male reproductive system include

• Penis
• Testis
• Urethra
• Sperm duct
• Glands

Female Reproductive System

Parts of the female reproductive include

• Ovary
• Oviduct
• Uterus
• Cervix
• Vagina

Functions

• Ovary-produce the ova after every 28 days
• Oviduct-where fertilisation takes place
• Uterus-where the foetus develop till maturity
• Cervix-a ring of muscle that holds the foetus to maturity
• Testis-they produce sperms
• Urethra-allow passage of sperm and urine in men

Physical Changes

In both boys and girls

• Increase in height and weight
• Hair appear in the armpit and the pubic area
• Pimples may appear on the face

In boys only

• The voice breaks
• They experience wet dreams
• The chest broadens

Girls only

• The breasts enlarge
• Voice become smooth
• They experience menstrual flow
• Hips broaden

Emotional Changes

They mainly affect the feelings, they include;

• Feeling shy
• Embarrassment of,
• Their height
• Enlarged breasts
• Wet dreams
• Menstrual flow
• Get moody very fast