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reproductive systems

male and female reproductive systems and organs

TermDefinition
scrotum A skin-covered bag suspended from the groin
prostate cancer An elevated level of prostate-specific antigen
mon pubis A mound of fatty tissue that covers the pubic symphisis
endometrium The uterus is lined by this mucous membrane
cancer of the prostate Common cancer disorder in men over 50
ovary Consists of mainly connective tissue through which developing ova are scattered
1st stage of labor The cervix becomes dilated to 10 cm and effaced to 100%
spermatogenesis Process of sperm production
epididymis Sperm mature and are stored here
ovaries The paired female gonads
fetus After the 2nd month, the embryo is referred this
prepuce Circumcision removes the loose-fitting cuff of skin, that covers part of the glans
sperm The male's function in reproduction is to produce this, and deliver them into the female reproductive tract
uterus The pear-shaped organ that incubates the embryo during pregnancy
semen Thick, whitish fluid consisting of sperm cells suspended in secretions of the accessory glands
gametes Specialized sex cells that are formed, resulting in reproduction
penis Male copulatory organ; it delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse
menstrual cycle Stimulates production of an ovum each month and prepares the uterus for pregnancy
oogenesis Process of ovum development
inguinal canals Passageways connecting the scrotal and abdominal cavities
Why do males ejaculate millions of sperm when only one sperm is required for fertilization? To ensure that at least one sperm is able to survive the long and hazardous journey to fertilize an egg, due to the high mortality rate of sperm in the female reproductive tract
zygote Fertilized egg
cancer of the cervix Has been linked to infection with HPV
testosterone Responsible for the development of primary and secondary male sex characteristics
testes Paired male gonads. In an adult male, millions of sperm cells are manufactured each day within these
vas deferens Sperm leaving the epididymis next pass into here
placenta The organ of exchange between mother and embryo
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