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2 min read•august 9, 2024
Male and female reproductive systems are complex and fascinating. The male system includes external parts like the and , and internal organs like and . These work together to produce and deliver .
The female system has external parts like the and , and internal organs including the and . This intricate system enables egg production, fertilization, and fetal development during pregnancy.
Male Reproductive Anatomy
External Male Reproductive Organs
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- Penis functions as both reproductive and urinary organ
- Consists of shaft and glans (head)
- Contains that fills with blood during arousal
- runs through center for urine and semen passage
- Scrotum houses and protects testicles
- Sac of skin located below penis
- Regulates temperature of testicles for optimal sperm production
- covers glans of penis in uncircumcised males
- Protects sensitive glans and keeps it moist
- Can be retracted during sexual activity or cleaning
Internal Male Reproductive Organs
- Testicles produce sperm and
- Located within scrotum
- Contain where sperm develop
- produce testosterone
- transports sperm from testicles
- Long, muscular tube
- Connects epididymis to urethra
- Contracts during ejaculation to propel sperm
- Prostate gland produces components of semen
- Walnut-sized gland located below bladder
- Surrounds urethra
- Secretes alkaline fluid to protect sperm in acidic vaginal environment
Female Reproductive Anatomy
External Female Reproductive Organs
- Labia protect vaginal opening
- Consist of labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips)
- Vary in size and appearance among individuals
- Clitoris serves as primary source of sexual pleasure
- Located at top of vulva where labia meet
- Contains thousands of nerve endings
- Has internal structure extending into body
- produce lubricating fluid
- Located on either side of vaginal opening
- Secrete mucus during sexual arousal
- Help reduce friction during intercourse
Internal Female Reproductive Organs
- connects external genitalia to uterus
- Muscular, elastic canal
- Allows for penetration during intercourse
- Serves as birth canal during childbirth
- forms lower part of uterus
- Narrow passage connecting vagina to uterus
- Produces cervical mucus that changes throughout menstrual cycle
- Dilates during childbirth to allow passage of baby
- Uterus houses developing fetus during pregnancy
- Pear-shaped muscular organ
- Inner lining () thickens and sheds during menstrual cycle
- Expands significantly during pregnancy
- transport from ovaries to uterus
- Pair of narrow tubes extending from uterus
- Site of fertilization if sperm meets egg
- Lined with cilia to help move egg and embryo
- Ovaries produce eggs and hormones
- Almond-shaped organs located on either side of uterus
- Contain follicles housing immature eggs
- Release mature egg during ovulation
- Produce and
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