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Reproductive systems

Parts of the female and male reproductive systems and their definition.

TermDefinition
Vulva Outer part of the female reproductive system, which includes the clitoris, the labia and the urethra.
Vagina Conduct that connects the outside (vulva) with the uterus.
Cervix Connects the uterus and the vagina and it changes its position due to stimulation of the clitoris.
Uterus Cavity where the fertilized ovum develops.
Ovary There are two of them. It contains hundreds of ovum. It releases hormones that develop secondary sex characteristics and one ovule each 28 days approximately.
Fallopian tube There are two of them. They connect the ovaries with the uterus. They are also called oviducts,
Endometrium The lining of the uterus.
Clitoris It is a muscle that due to friction, it activates the brain to cause changes to the body that facilitate fertilization.
Labia majora Large fleshy folds of tissue that protect the other external genital organs. They produce lubricating secretion. During puberty, hair appears on them.
Labia minora Pink fleshy folds inside labia majora that surround the vagina and the urethra. During sexual stimulation, they swell with blood and they are more sensitive.
Penis Sponge-like cylinder that becomes erect due to sexual stimulation, allowing for penetration during sexual intercourse.
Testicle There are two of them. They are oval organs that are protected by the scrotum. They make testosterone that develops secondary sex characteristics and produce sperm
Scrotum Loose pouch of skin that protects the testicles. It contracts to warm the testicles and it relaxes to cool them.
Seminal vesicle There are two of them. They join the vas deferens to form together the ejaculatory ducts that travel through the prostate.
Prostate Walnut-sized gland that grows with age. It produces seminal fluid.
Vas deferens Tube that transports the sperm from the epididymis.
Urethra It has a double function in males: it transports urine from the bladder to the outside and it also ejaculates semen.
Glans Cone-shaped end of the penis.
Prepuce Also called foreskin, it is a layer of skin that protects the glans. Some people get it removed in a process called circumcision.
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