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D3.1.4—Human reproductive system anatomy

Human reproductive system anatomy identifies ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina, testes, epididymis, ducts, glands and penis by structure and function.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D3.1.4
Level
HL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing6%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceMay 2019
Most common paperPaper1
Typical marks1

Common command terms

  • Identify
  • Draw

Scoring notes

Common mistake
Misidentifying epididymis, sperm duct, prostate and seminal vesicles on male diagrams.

Recent exam appearances

May 2019Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ231[ 1 ]D3.1.4—Human reproductive system anatomy
May 2019Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ125[ 1 ]D3.1.4—Human reproductive system anatomy
May 2015Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ139[ 1 ]D3.1.4—Human reproductive system anatomy
May 2015Paper1 ["HL"] · TZ231[ 1 ]D3.1.4—Human reproductive system anatomy
November 2014Paper2 ["HL"] · TZ08(a)[ 4 ]D3.1.4—Human reproductive system anatomy
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Coverage 2012–2019 · Updated 16 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • The epididymis is where sperm complete maturation and become motile.
  • The oviduct is the usual site of fertilization in humans.
  • Ovaries and testes both produce gametes and secrete hormones.
ConceptIB Biology HL