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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
The Parts of the Reproductive
System and Their Functions

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Science – Grade 5
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Quarter 2 – Module 1: The Parts of the Reproductive System and Their Functions
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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
The Parts of the Reproductive
System and Their Functions
Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

Humans are living creatures. As they age, their bodies tend to become weaker.
A person’s talents, skills, and memories will die with the body’s death. To leave a
legacy, people pass on their genes, the molecular units of human identity, through
reproduction. This is possible through the reproductive system.

The human reproductive system is a group of organs that performs functions

through which new individuals are produced. Unlike other body systems, the
reproductive system is unique for a specific sex. The male reproductive system is
different in structure and function from the female reproductive system.
Just by looking at a person, you can tell whether that person is a male or
female. This is because males and females differ in terms of body structures.
The human reproductive system consists of the set of organs which produces
the sex cells necessary for reproduction. Included in this system are the organs of
the body which help in making fertilization possible. Apart from the organs which
produce the sex cells, other organs make sure that the male sex cells and the female
sex cells meet to form one fertilized egg cell.
In this module, you will be able to describe the parts of the reproductive
system and their functions.
The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson1 – The Male Reproductive System: Parts and Functions

• Lesson 2 – The Female Reproductive System: Parts and Functions

Note: Use a separate sheet for your answers in all the activities in this module

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 What I Know

Directions: Determine the parts of the male and female reproductive system by
arranging the jumbledletters in each item. The description opposite the
jumbled letters will help you come up with the correct word.

1. EVXCRI It is located below the uterus.

2. SPINE It is the external male organ.

3. MEENS It is the mixture of fluid and sperm.

4. EESSTT They produce sperm cells.

5. CODUTIV It carries egg cell from the ovary to the uterus.

6. THERAUR It is the passageway of both urine and semen.

7. ESTURU It provides food to the developing fetus.

8. RAIEVOS They produce female reproductive hormones.

9. TOASTERP ADLNG It secretes fluid that is mixed with sperm cells.

10. MAILSEN ESCLIVE It is a temporary storage of sperm cells before they

are released to the urethra.

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 Lesson
The Male Reproductive
1 System: Parts and Functions

What’s In

Males and females differ in body structures. You can tell whether a person is a
male or a female by looking at his or her body structure. The male and female
reproductive systems have something to do with these differences and changes
observed in their physical appearance.

Directions: Tell whether the physical change happens to a male or to a female. Copy
the table and check the proper column.

Physical Changes Male Female

1. Appearance of beard
2. Development of breast
3. Hips become wider and rounded
4. Adam’s apple gets bigger
5. Muscles become bigger and stronger

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 What’s New

Directions: Study the illustration of the male reproductive system below, then
identify the parts being described.

Male Reproductive System

Vas Seminal
Deferens Vesicles

Prostate
Penis Gland

Urethra Cowper’s
Gland
Glans Epididymis
Testes
Scrotum
(Luzares.nd)

1. It is the external male organ which is covered by foreskin.

2. This is a pair of pouch-like sacs that serves as skin covering of the testes.
3. It is the gland that produces sperm cells, and male sex hormones.
4. It is a narrow-coiled tube that stores immature sperm cells.
5. It is the passageway of both urine from the urinary bladder and semen.
6. These are sac-like pouches attached to the vas deferens which produce a
sugar-rich fluid that gives energy to sperm cell motility.
7. It connects the testes to the seminal vesicle and urethra.
8. It is a pea-sized organ found beneath the prostate gland which releases fluid
that flushes out foreign matter.
9. This is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis which
releases fluid that nourishes the sperm.
10. It is found at the tip of the penis.

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 What is It

What are the different parts of a male reproductive system and their functions?

The male reproductive system is composed of several organs. It is responsible

for producing sperm cells and hormones. A sperm cell is important to fertilize an egg
cell. Hormones are responsible for the development of adult male characteristics.
Below is the figure of the male reproductive system with its significant parts and
functions.
Male Reproductive System

Vas Seminal
Deferens Vesicles

Prostate
Penis Gland

Urethra Cowper’s
Gland
Glans Epididymis
Testes
Scrotum

(Luzares.nd)

Parts Functions
Penis It is the external male organ with a tip called glans. It is covered
with foreskin that may be removed through circumcision and
acts as an outlet for urine and semen to leave the body.
It is a pair of pouch-like sacs that supports the testes. It also
Scrotum
controls its temperature because the testes must be slightly
cooler than the body to produce sperm cells.
Testes These are the glands that produce sperm cells and male sex
hormones called testosterone. The testes protrude outside the body
because the temperature inside the main body cavity is warmer
and not suitable for the development of sperm cells.
It is a narrow-coiled tube that stores immature sperm cells until
Epididymis they mature and where they are temporarily stored before their
release.

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 Parts Functions
It is the passageway of both urine from the urinary bladder and
Urethra
semenas it goes out from the body.
Seminal These are sac-like pouches attached to the vas deferens. It produces
vesicles a sugar-rich fluid that provides energy to sperm cells’ motility.
Vas It is a long, muscular tube that serves as passageway of the
deferens sperm
cells released from the testes. It also connects the testes to the
seminal vesicle and urethra.
Cowper’s It is also called as the bulbourethral gland, one of the two pea-sized
gland organs found beneath the prostate gland and is responsible in
releasing fluid that removes foreign matter and neutralizes the
acidic urine in the urethra.
Prostate It is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the
gland penis that secretes fluid which nourishes and protects the sperm.
Glans It is the tip of a penis.

What’s More

Activity 1

Directions: Identify the parts of a male reproductive system that will complete the
following sentences. You may find the words written horizontally or
vertically in the word search puzzle. Write your answers on your paper.

P S E D P O W I G E O R T U
E C I W R K Q P W P S D E R
N R H O O R F E E I Q F S E
I O J P S H G O D D H Q T T
S T T F T J L O F I G J I H
R U L K A J W L K D L G S R
I M D K T L R L D Y A D J A
C O W P E R ‘S G G M N D E I
Q B Q E G E N T F I S B F D
A M H M L T A C E S M E N G
P R O S T A T E G L A N D F
S E M I N A L V E S I C L E
Y V A S D E F E R E N S W K

Vertically
1. The is the external male organ which allows the passage of the urine and
semen.
2. The skin covering of the testes which is a sac-like structure is called .
3. The is a narrow- coiled tube which stores immature sperm cells.
4. The protrudes outside the body and produces sperm cells.
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5. The serves as a passageway of both urine from the urinary bladder
and semen.
6. The tip of the penis is called_______.

Horizontally
7. One of the two pea-sized organs found beneath the prostate gland that neutralizes
the acidic urine in the urethra is the gland.
8. The serves as passageway of the sperm cells released from the
testes.
9. The are sac-like pouches attached to the vas deferens which
supply the sperm cells with a fluid rich in fructose to keep them active.
10. The is located between the bladder and the penis that supplies
fluids rich in minerals that the sperm cells need.

Activity 2

Directions: Read each item carefully. Then, identify the parts of a male reproductive
system being described. Choose the correct answer in the parenthesis.

(Prostate gland, Testis) 1. Produces sperm cells and male sex hormones called
testosterone

(Scrotum, Epididymis) 2. Controls its temperature because the testes must be

a little cooler than the body to produce sperm cells

(Urethra, Vas deferens) 3. Serves as passageway of the sperm cells released from
the testes

(Penis, Cowper’s gland) 4. Acts as an outlet for urine to leave the body

(Cowper’s gland, Testis) 5. Responsible in releasing fluid that removes foreign

matter and neutralizes the acidic urine in the urethra

(Seminal vesicle, Penis) 6. Produces a sugar-rich fluid that provides energy to

sperm cells’ motility

(Scrotum, Urethra) 7. The passageway of urine from the urinary bladder and
semen.

(Testis, Epididymis) 8. Stores immature sperm cells

(Scrotum, Prostate gland) 9. Secretes fluid that nourishes and protects the sperm

(Testis, Glans) 10. The tip of a penis

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Activity 3

Directions: Label the parts of the male reproductive system. Write your answers on
your answer sheet.

1.

6.
7.

8. 2.
3.

4.

5.
9.

10.
(Luzares.nd)

After you have learned the different parts of a male reproductive system and their
functions, you will now learn about the parts and functions of the female reproductive
system

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 Lesson The Female Reproductive
2 System: Parts and Their
Functions

What’s In

A unique characteristic of the female reproductive system is its ability to give

temporary and safe place for the developing human being. The system
accommodates the entry of sperm cells and gives space for the developing baby. It
has important parts with specific characteristics and functions.

Let’s do the following activities:

Activity 1

Directions: Identify the part of the female reproductive system that is being described
in each of the statements below. Write your answers on your paper.

1. It is called the womb.

2. It is known as the oviduct.
3. It is also commonly called the birth canal.
4. It is a narrow opening between the uterus and vagina.
5. It produces egg cells and the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Activity 2

Directions: Label the parts of the female reproductive system. Write your answer on
your paper.

________ 1

4 3
5

(“uterus”.2015)

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 What’s New

Below is an illustration of the female reproductive system with number labels

as described in the next part.

5. 4.

3.

1.

(“uterus”.2015)

Directions: Supply the missing letters to form a word that is being described below.
Write the correct word on your paper.

1. v g___ - A soft-walled tube with mucous membrane. It

is about 7 centimeters long. It is also called the
birthcanal.
2. _ e _ _ _ x - A muscular ring that conducts the uterus to
the vagina.
3. f _ _ l _ _ _ _ _ t _ b _ - The passageway of the matured egg cell from
the ovary to the uterus. This is also where the
mature d egg cell unites with the sperm cell.
4. _ t _ _ _ s - It is where the fetus stays for nine months
until birth.
5. o _ a _ _ - It is the main female reproductive organ.

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 What is It

What are the different parts of a female reproductive system?

The female reproductive system is made up of several organs which include the
ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina. It is specifically responsible for
producing eggs and supporting a developing baby inside a mother’s womb.
The egg cell is only one tenth of a millimeter, about the size of the diameter of
a hair strand and yet it is the biggest cell in the human body.

Uterus
Fallopian Tube Fallopian Tube

Ovary Ovary

Cervix

Vagina

(“uterus”.2015)
The female reproductive system is made up of several parts. The oviduct, also
known as the fallopian tube lies close to the ovary waiting for the egg to enter. It is
atube that leads the egg from the ovary to the uterus. It is also a usual place where
theegg is fertilized by the sperm cell. The uterus which is also called the womb is
shapedlike an upside-down pear where the unborn baby is developed. It has soft,
smooth, inner lining called uterine lining or endometrium. The ovary produces egg
cells and the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Females have two ovaries
where matured egg cells are produced during ovulation. The cervix is a narrow
opening between the uterus and vagina which enlarges to let the passage of a fetus
during birth. The vagina which is also called the birth canal is a hollow, muscular
tube thatleads to the opening called vulva. It expands to let the baby pass through
during normal delivery.

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 What’s More

Activity 1

Directions: Using the following list, write the correct part of the female reproductive
system with their function. Write your answers on your paper.

ovaries uterine lining vagina

cervix vulva uterus

fallopian tube endometrium

Female Reproductive System

Organ Function
1. The tubes that carry an egg from the ovary to the uterus
2. Hollow muscular tube that leads to the opening called vulva
3. Organs where all a female’s egg cells are stored
4. Is where the unborn baby is developed
5. Narrow opening between the uterus and vagina

Activity 2

Directions: Match the parts of the female reproductive system in Column A to its
function in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.

A B

1. Uterus a. Expands to let baby pass through during normal delivery

2. Vagina b. Enlarges to let the passage of a fetus during birth
3. Fallopian tube c. Produces egg cells and the sex hormones estrogen and
progesterone
4. Ovary d. Is also called the womb
5. Cervix e. Lies close to the ovary waiting for the egg to enter

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Activity 3

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write T if the statement is true and F if the
statement is false. Write your answers on your paper.

1. The vagina produces egg cells and sex hormones.

2. The uterus is where the unborn baby is developed.
3. The oviduct or fallopian tube connects the rest of the system to the two ovaries.
4. The cervix acts as the passage through which the baby exits the uterus into the
vagina.
5. The ovary is a usual place where the egg is fertilized by the sperm cell.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or words that would complete
each sentence. Write your answers on your paper.

1. The male reproductive system is made up of several organs which include

the penis, , testes, , glans, , , , ,
and .
2. The testis is specifically responsible for producing and .
3. Each part of a male reproductive system has specific .
4. The female reproductive system is made up of several organs which include
the , , , , .
5. The ovary is specifically responsible for producing .

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Draw the male and female reproductive organs on a sheet of paper.
Label the parts and write their functions. You may use the following
rubrics to score your work.

Rubrics for each illustration of the reproductive organ.

Criteria 4 3 2 1

7-9 parts of the

Completeness All parts of 4-6 parts of the 1-3 parts of
male or
of Parts the male 5-6 parts of the male or 3-4 the male or 1-2
and female female parts of the parts of the
reproductiv reproductive female female
e organs organs were reproductive reproductive
were drawn drawn and organs were organs were
and labelled labelled drawn and drawn and
labelled labelled

Accuracy All parts of 7-9 parts of the 4-6 parts of the 1-3 parts of
(drawing & the male and male or 5-6 male or 3-4 the male or 1-2
labels) female parts of the parts of the parts of the
reproductive female female female
organs were reproductive reproductive reproductive
correctly organs were organs were organs were
drawn and correctly drawn correctly drawn correctly
labelled and labelled and labelled drawn and
labelled

Accuracy All parts of 7-9 parts of the 4-6 parts of the 1-3 parts of
(functions) the male and male or 5-6 male or 3-4 the male or 1-2
female parts of the parts of the parts of the
reproductive female female female
organs were reproductive reproductive reproductive
correctly organs were organs were organs were
given with the correctly given correctly given correctly given
corresponding with the with the with the
functions corresponding corresponding corresponding
functions functions functions

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully. Then, choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answers on your paper.

1. The tip of the penis is called _____________.

A. glans C. testes
B. urethra D. scrotum

2. Which part is located between the bladder and the penis?

A. vas deferens C. prostate gland
B. testes D. scrotum

3. Which is responsible in releasing fluid that flushes out foreign matter and
neutralizes the acidic urine in the urethra?
A. epididymis C. penis
B. urethra D. Cowper’s gland

4. Which connects the testes to the seminal vesicle and urethra?

A. penis C. testes
B. vas deferens D. scrotum

5. Which part of the male reproductive system is a sac-like pouch attached to the
vas deferens?
A. seminal vesicle C. penis
B. urethra D. glans

6. Which of the following connect the ovaries to the uterus?

A. oviducts C. hormones
B. follicles D. vagina

7. Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is also called the
birth canal?

A. oviduct C. uterus
B. ovary D. vagina

8. Which of the following part and function is correct?

A. fallopian tube – connects the testes and the penis

B. prostate gland – egg cell production site
C. uterus – houses the developing fetus
D. vas deferens – where sperm cells develop

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9. Which part of the female reproductive system enlarges to let the passage of a fetus
during birth?

A. cervix C. uterus
B. ovary D. vagina

10. What produces an ovum during ovulation?

A. cervix C. vagina
B. ovary D. oviduct

Additional Activities

Directions: How will you take good care of your reproductive system? Give at least
five ways on how to take care of the reproductive system. Write your
answers on a paper.

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Lesson 2 Lesson 1
What’s In What’s More
Activity 1 Activity 1
1. uterus 1.penis 6. glans
2. fallopian tube 2 scrotum 7. Cowper’s Glands
3. vagina 3. epididymis 8. vas deferens
4. cervix 4. testes 9. seminal vesicle
5. ovary 5. urethra 10. prostate glands
Activity 2
Activity 2
1. fallopian tube
2. ovary 1. testes
3. cervix 2. scrotum
4. uterus 3. vas deferens
5. vagina 4. penis
5. Cowper’s glands
6. seminal vesicle
What’s New 7. urethra
8. epididymis
1. vagina 9. prostate glands
2. cervix 10.glans
3. fallopian tube
4. uterus Activity 3
5. ovary
1. vas deferens
2. penis
3. urethra
4. epididymis
5. glans
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 What I Know
What’s New What’s In 1.cervix
1. male 2.penis
1. penis 2. female 3.semen
2. scrotum 3. female 4.testes
3. testes 4. male 5.oviduct
4. epididymis 5. male 6.urethra
5. urethra 7.uterus
6. seminal vesicle 8.ovaries
7. vas deferens 9.prostate glands
8. Cowper’s Glands 10. seminal vesicle
9. prostate glands
10.glans
Answer Key
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Assessment Additional Activities What I Have Learned
1. A (answers may vary) 1. scrotum, epididymis,
2. C urethra, seminal vesicle,
3. D 1. Bath daily and wash vas deferens, Cowper’s
4. B the genetalia with soap gland, prostate gland
5. A and water to prevent
6. A growth of harmful 2. sperm cells and
7. D microorganisms hormones
8. C 3. function
9. A 2. wear clean and dry 4.oviduct, uterus, ovary,
10.B underwear and change at cervix, vagina
least once a day 5. egg cells
3. when playing contact What I Can Do
sports, use protective gear
to prevent testicular (Drawings may vary. See
trauma p.5 and 11 for reference)
4. For male, have your
circumcision with a
physician
5. Eat balanced diet, have
a regular exercise and get
enough sleep
Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2
What’s More What’s More What’s More
Activity 3 Activity 2 Activity 1
1. F 1. D 1. fallopian tube
2. T 2. A 2. vagina
3. T 3. E 3. ovaries
4. T 4. C 4. uterus
5.F 5. B 5. cervix
References

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