Reproductive organs
Reproductive Organs
Reproductive organs (/rɪˈprɒdʌktɪv ˈɔːɡənz/) are parts of an organism that work together towards the reproduction process. The term is usually applied to the external sex organs, but the entire reproductive system is involved in reproduction.
Etymology
The term "reproductive organs" is derived from the Latin words 're-' meaning 'again' and 'producere' meaning 'to lead forth'. This refers to the organs' role in creating new life.
Male Reproductive Organs
The male reproductive system consists of a number of sex organs that are a part of the human reproductive process. These organs are located on the outside of the body and within the pelvis, and they include the testes, penis, seminal vesicles, and the prostate gland.
Female Reproductive Organs
The female reproductive system is made up of internal and external sex organs that function in the reproduction process. The female organs include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and the vulva.
Related Terms
- Gamete: A mature haploid male or female germ cell that is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
- Fertilization: The action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- Gestation: The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth.
- Puberty: The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reproductive organs
- Wikipedia's article - Reproductive organs
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