Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
Divisio n of Cebu Province
LEARNER’S HOME TASK IN SCIENCE 5

SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: SCIENCE Grade: 5 Q2 Wk 1 SLHT 1

MELC Competency Code : S5LT-211a-1

 Identify and describe the parts and functions of the reproductive system.

Name __________________________ Section ________Date________

School __________________________ District __________________________

A. Readings/Discussions

The egg cell is the female reproductive cell. This is the

biggest cell in the female human body. The egg cell is only
one-tenth of a millimeter, about the size of the diameter of a
hair strand.

The female reproductive system is made up of the internal

and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new
offspring. In humans, the female reproductive system is
immature at birth and developed to maturity at puberty to be
able to produce gametes and to carry a fetus to full term.

The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that
function in reproduction of new offspring. In humans, the female reproductive system is
immature at birth and developed to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes and to
carry a fetus to full term.

The female reproductive system is designed to carry out

several functions. it produces the female egg cells necessary
for reproduction called the ova. The system is designed to
transport the ova to the site of fertilization. What does the
female reproductive system do? A woman’s reproductive
system makes it possible for her to get pregnant and give
birth. It includes two ovaries, two fallopian tubes, the uterus,
the cervix, and the vagina.

Most women can become pregnant at puberty. This is when their menstrual cycles begin and
stops until menopausal stage.

THE PARTS OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS:

• OVARY -produces egg cells as well as the female sex hormones, estrogen and
progesterone.

• FALLOPIAN TUBE - leads the egg from the ovary to the uterus. This is also the
usual site of fertilization of the egg cell and the sperm cell. Female humans have two fallopian
tubes, each connecting to an ovary to the side of the uterus.

• UTERUS - also called the womb. The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located at the
lower abdomen. It has a soft, smooth inner lining called the uterine lining or endometrium.

• CERVIX- is located at the lower part of the uterus. It is a narrow opening between the
uterus and the vagina. During the childbirth, it expands to allow the passage of the baby.

• VAGINA- also called the birth canal. The vagina is a hollow muscular tube that
extends from the cervix to the vaginal opening called vulva. It expands to let the baby pass
during normal delivery.

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Sperm is the male reproductive cell. A man can release millions of sperm cells, but only one is
needed for fertilization. The photo above shows a graphical representation of a sperm cell. The
male reproductive system is made up of several organs which include the testes, ducts,
accessory glands, and penis. It is specifically responsible for producing sperm cells and
hormones. A sperm cell is needed to fertilize an egg cell. Hormones are responsible for the
development of adult male characteristics.
PARTS OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The different parts of the male reproductive system have their specific functions.

• Penis – the external male organ with a tip called glans. It is covered foreskin that
maybe removed through circumcision.

• Scrotum – is a pair of pouch-like sacs that contain the testes. It also controls the testes’
temperature because they must be slightly cooler than the body to produce sperm cells.

• Testes (singular, testis) – are the glands that produce the sperm cells and the male sex
hormone called testosterone.

• Epididymis – is a narrow coiled tube that stores sperm cells.

• Urethra – the passageway of both urine from the urinary bladder and semen from the
glands.

• Seminal vesicles – are saclike pouches attached to the vas deferens. It contributes to
the semen production, a sugar-rich which provides energy for the sperm cell’s mutility (the
male accessory gland)

• Vas deferens – a long, muscular tube that serves as the passageway of the sperm cells
released from the testes. It also connects the testes to the seminal vesicle and the urethra.

• Cowper’s gland - also called as the bulbourethral gland, is one of the two pea-sized
organ found beneath the prostate gland. It is responsible for releasing fluid that flushes out
foreign matters / particles and neutralizes the acidic urine in the urethra.

• Prostate gland – is a gland located between the bladder and the penis. It produces fluid
that nourishes and protects the sperm.

Sperm is the male reproductive cell. A male can produce numerous sperm cells. An average
man can have approximately 5 million in a single drop of his semen. Out of this millions of
sperm cells, only one is needed to fertilize an egg cell.

The sperm travels through in this path:

Production in the testes > Epididymis > Vas Deferens

> Urethra > Seminal vesicle > Ejaculatory Duct >
Prostate Gland > Bulbourethral Gland > Penis >
Ejaculation

Exercise 1

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is
incorrect.

________1) Egg cell is the biggest cell in the human body.

________2) Female humans only have one ovary.

________3) 3 mature egg cells are released every month.

________4) The mature egg cell leaves the ovary through the fallopian tube.

________5) Fertilization is in the fallopian tube

Exercise 2

A. Directions: Match the part of the male reproductive system in column A to its
respective function in column B.
A B

__________1) Scrotum a. the tube that stores sperm cells

__________2) Vas Deferens b. secretes fluid which nourishes the sperm

__________3) Seminal Vesicle c. the gland that releases the fluid that
flushes out foreign matter and neutralizes
acidic urine in the urethra

__________4) Testes d. the passageway of urine and semen

__________5) Penis e. a pair of pouch-like sacs that contains the

 testes

f. produces sugar-rich fluid that provides for t

the sperm cells’ motility

g. glands that produce sperm cells and the

male sex hormone called testosterone

h. external male organ with a tip called glans

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

Directions: Underline the correct part described in the sentence given.

1) (Testes, Urethra, Epididymis) are the glands that produce the sperm cells and the male
sex hormones called testosterone.

2) The (epididymis, scrotum, penis) is a narrow, coiled tube that stores sperm cells.

3) The (testes, penis, prostate gland) is a gland located between the bladder and the penis.

4) The (vas deferens, cowper’s gland, seminal vesicles) is a long muscular tube that
serves as the passageway of the sperm cells released from the testes.

5) It is the external male organ with a tip called glans. It is covered with foreskin that may
be removed through circumcision. (scrotum, testes, prostate gland)

6) The passageway of both urine from the urinary bladder and semen from the glands.
(vas deferens, seminal vesicle, cowper’s gland)

7) It is called as the bulbourethral gland, is one of the two pea sized organ found beneath
the prostate gland. (cowper’s gland, vas deferens, seminal vesicle)

8) Are saclike pouches attached to the vas deferens that contributes to the semen
production, a sugar-rich fluid which provides energy for the sperm cells’ motility. (testes,
urethra, seminal vesicle)

9) (Scrotum, Testes, Cowper’s gland) is a pair of pouch-like that contains the testes. It
also controls the testes’ temperature because they must be slightly cooler than the body to
produce sperm cells.
10) (Progesterone, Testosterone, Estrogen) is a male sex hormone

Give the correct reproductive organ described in the statement below.

1) Also commonly known as “womb”. It is responsible for the development of the

fetus during pregnancy.

2) In childbirth, it expands to provide a channel for delivery of a newborn from the

uterus.

3) They serve as pathways for the egg cells to travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
Fertilization of an egg by a sperm normally occurs in this part.

4) Their role is producing the female sex hormones that control reproduction and the
female eggs for possible fertilization.
References:

SCIENCE BEYOND BORDERS: GRADE 5 TEXTBOOK

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Prepared by: LALAINE G. FLORES

MT 1 / DAKIT ES
Edited by: MARILYN EWICAN (Barili I District MKP)
Reviewed by:

JUVIMAR E. MONTOLO
Education Program Supervisor- Science

GUIDE

For the Teacher

Advise the students to read the Reading and Discussion portion before they attempt
to answer the practice exercises. Let the learners go through the parts sequentially to
help them understand the topic easily. The Key Answers are for you to refer during the
checking. Don’t include it in the printing.

For the Learner:

Read thoroughly and understand the Self-Learning Home Task from the first part to
the last part. By doing so, will help you understand better the topic. If you still have
enough time, do it twice for more understanding. You can use a dictionary if you find it
hard to comprehend the science terms. Use a separate sheet for your answers.

For the Parent/Home Tutor:

Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the Self-Learning Home Task
from the beginning up to end, to ensure proper understanding of the concepts. Don’t
feed the answer to your child. Let her/him do it of his own.
(Note : Pls. don’t include the Answer Key in printing )
ANSWER KEY:

EXERCISE 1
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
EXERCISE 2
1. E
2. D
3. F
4. G
5. H
ASSESSMENT
A.
1. TESTES
2. EPIDIDYMIS
3. PROSTATE GLAND
4. VAS DEFERENS
5. PENIS
6. URETHRA
7. COWPER’S GLAND
8. SEMINAL VESICLE
9. SCROTUM
10. TESTOSTERONE
B.
1. UTERUS
2. CERVIX
3. FALLOPIAN TUBE
4. OVARIES