When humans reproduce, two kinds of sex cells, or gametes, are needed. The male gamete (sperm), and the female gamete (the egg or ovum), meet in the female's reproductive system to create a baby. Both male and female reproductive systems are vital keys for reproduction. Humans pass on different characteristics to their children through their genes. These genes come from the male’s sperm and the female’s egg, which are produced by the male and female reproductive systems. Each gender has it’s on reproductive systems. They are different in structure and shape, but both are designed to produce, sustain, and transport either the egg or sperm.
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The male genitals include the testicles, the duct system, which is made up of the epididymis and the vas deferens, the accessory glands, which include the seminal vesicles and prostate gland, and the penis. Unlike the female, whose sex organs are located only in the pelvis, the male has reproductive organs that are both inside and outside the pelvis.
The two testicles that the males have produce and store millions of tiny sperm cells, and they also create hormones, including testosterones. Testosterone is the hormone that causes boys to get deeper voices, bigger muscles, and body and facial hair, and it also stimulates the production of sperm. The testicles are oval-shaped and grow to be about 5 centimeters in length and 3 centimeters in diameter.
The purpose for all of these organs are to: To produce, maintain, and transport sperm and protective fluid, to discharge sperm within the female reproductive tract during sex, and to produce and secrete male sex hormones.
The penis is the organ used in sexual intercourse, which is made up of three parts- the root, the body, and the glans. The scrotum is the sac-like pouch of loose skin that hangs below the penis. It contains the testicles, as well as many nerves and blood vessels. The testicles are the oval-shaped organs that lie in the scrotum. The testicles create testosterone and sperm. The epididymis is the long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. It stores and transports sperm produced in the testicle. The Vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, to behind the bladder. It carries mature sperm to the urethra. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra. The Urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body. The seminal vesicles are sac-like pouches that attach to the vas deferens near the base of the bladder
The male genitals include the testicles, the duct system, which is made up of the epididymis and the vas deferens, the accessory glands, which include the seminal vesicles and prostate gland, and the penis. Unlike the female, whose sex organs are located only in the pelvis, the male has reproductive organs that are both inside and outside the pelvis.
The two testicles that the males have produce and store millions of tiny sperm cells, and they also create hormones, including testosterones. Testosterone is the hormone that causes boys to get deeper voices, bigger muscles, and body and facial hair, and it also stimulates the production of sperm. The testicles are oval-shaped and grow to be about 5 centimeters in length and 3 centimeters in diameter.
The purpose for all of these organs are to: To produce, maintain, and transport sperm and protective fluid, to discharge sperm within the female reproductive tract during sex, and to produce and secrete male sex hormones.
The penis is the organ used in sexual intercourse, which is made up of three parts- the root, the body, and the glans. The scrotum is the sac-like pouch of loose skin that hangs below the penis. It contains the testicles, as well as many nerves and blood vessels. The testicles are the oval-shaped organs that lie in the scrotum. The testicles create testosterone and sperm. The epididymis is the long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. It stores and transports sperm produced in the testicle. The Vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, to behind the bladder. It carries mature sperm to the urethra. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra. The Urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body. The seminal vesicles are sac-like pouches that attach to the vas deferens near the base of the bladder
The female reproductive system is designed to produce female egg cells needed for reproduction, called the ova. The system is made to deliver the ova to the site of fertilisation. The fertilisation of the egg, also known as conception, usually occurs in the fallopian tubes. After this, the fertilized egg implants itself into the walls of the uterus, and this is also known as the initial stage of pregnancy. Most of the female reproductive organs are internal, but, the genital is located on the external of the female. It is there to enable sperm to enter the body, but to also prevent the genital organs from infections.
The female reproductive organs’ functions are: The Labia majora’s function is to enclose and protect the other external reproductive organs. They contain sweat and oil-secreting glands, and after puberty, they are covered in hair. The Labia minora’s function is to surround the openings to the vagina. They are located just inside the Labia majora. The Bartholin's glands secrete mucus, and are found beside the vaginal opening. The clitoris is very sensitive to stimulation and can become erect. The vagina is a canal that joins the cervix to the outside of the body. The uterus is a hollow organ that is the home to a developing fetus. The ovaries produce eggs and hormones and are found on either side of the uterus. The fallopian tubes are narrow tubes that are attached to the upper part of the uterus.They transport the ova from the ovaries to the uterus.