Reproductive System of Male and Female
The Male Reproductive System ~
Seminal Vesicle: Located at the base of the bladder, the 2 seminal vesicles secrete a thick fluid that nourishes the sperm.
Bladder: The bladder is the muscular sac that stores the urine until it is released through the urethra.
Prostate Gland: This walnut - sized gland surrounds a portion of the urethra and portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluids in semen.
Vas Deferens: Also called the ductus deferens, this thin muscular tube transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
Urethra: The urethra is the tube that carries semen and urine out of the penis.
Scrotum: The scrotum (sometimes called the scrotal sac) contains the testicles and epididymis and hangs under the penis.
Penis: The penis is made of 2 parts: the shaft (main part) and the glans (the tip, sometimes called the head). The penis delivers sperm through the urethra into the female reproductive tract.
Testicle: The 2 testicles (or testes) produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.
Epididymis: Next to each testicle, the epididymis is a tightly coiled tube where sperm are stored. From here, sperm are transported to the vas deferens.
Seminal Vesicle: Located at the base of the bladder, the 2 seminal vesicles secrete a thick fluid that nourishes the sperm.
Bladder: The bladder is the muscular sac that stores the urine until it is released through the urethra.
Prostate Gland: This walnut - sized gland surrounds a portion of the urethra and portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluids in semen.
Vas Deferens: Also called the ductus deferens, this thin muscular tube transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
Urethra: The urethra is the tube that carries semen and urine out of the penis.
Scrotum: The scrotum (sometimes called the scrotal sac) contains the testicles and epididymis and hangs under the penis.
Penis: The penis is made of 2 parts: the shaft (main part) and the glans (the tip, sometimes called the head). The penis delivers sperm through the urethra into the female reproductive tract.
Testicle: The 2 testicles (or testes) produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.
Epididymis: Next to each testicle, the epididymis is a tightly coiled tube where sperm are stored. From here, sperm are transported to the vas deferens.
The Female Reproductive System ~
Ovaries: The ovaries are located in the left and right lower abdomen. Ovaries produce eggs as well as Hormones like Estrogen and Progesterone.
Fallopian Tubes: These tubes extend from the Uterus to the Ovaries. During Ovulation, an Ovary releases an egg into the Fallopian Tube next to it.
Uterus: The Uterus is also called the Womb. Its a hollow, pear shaped Organ with a Muscular Wall and a lining. The Uterus expands many times in size during pregnancy to hold the growing Fetus.
Cervix: The Cervix is the lower portion of the Uterus that opens into the Vagina. During labor, the Cervix dilates (expands) to about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
Vagina: This tube - like Organ connects the Uterus to the outside of the body. The birth of a baby follows its path.
Clitoris: The Clitoris is the small sensory Organ located just above the Vagina.
Urethra: The Urethra is the tube - like structure that carries Urine out of the body.
Anus: The Anus is the opening between the buttocks where feces leave the body.
Libia Minora: The Libia Minora are the 2 inner flaps of tissue, just inside the Libia Majora, that surround the opening of the Vagina.
Libia Majora: The Libia Majora are the 2 outer flaps of tissue that surround the Libia Minora and the Vagina.
Ovaries: The ovaries are located in the left and right lower abdomen. Ovaries produce eggs as well as Hormones like Estrogen and Progesterone.
Fallopian Tubes: These tubes extend from the Uterus to the Ovaries. During Ovulation, an Ovary releases an egg into the Fallopian Tube next to it.
Uterus: The Uterus is also called the Womb. Its a hollow, pear shaped Organ with a Muscular Wall and a lining. The Uterus expands many times in size during pregnancy to hold the growing Fetus.
Cervix: The Cervix is the lower portion of the Uterus that opens into the Vagina. During labor, the Cervix dilates (expands) to about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
Vagina: This tube - like Organ connects the Uterus to the outside of the body. The birth of a baby follows its path.
Clitoris: The Clitoris is the small sensory Organ located just above the Vagina.
Urethra: The Urethra is the tube - like structure that carries Urine out of the body.
Anus: The Anus is the opening between the buttocks where feces leave the body.
Libia Minora: The Libia Minora are the 2 inner flaps of tissue, just inside the Libia Majora, that surround the opening of the Vagina.
Libia Majora: The Libia Majora are the 2 outer flaps of tissue that surround the Libia Minora and the Vagina.
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