Genitalia
Genitalia
Genitalia (pronounced: jen-ih-TAY-lee-uh) are the external and internal sex organs that are involved in sexual reproduction. The term is derived from the Latin word 'genitalis', which means 'to beget'.
Etymology
The term 'genitalia' is derived from the Latin word 'genitalis', which means 'to beget'. This term is used to refer to the reproductive organs in both males and females.
Male Genitalia
The male genitalia consist of two main parts: the penis and the testicles. The penis is the male organ used in sexual intercourse. It has three parts: the root, the body, and the glans. The testicles (also known as testes or gonads) are the male reproductive glands. They produce sperm and the male sex hormone, testosterone.
Female Genitalia
The female genitalia consist of the vulva and the internal sex organs. The vulva is the external part of the female genital organs. It includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and the vaginal opening. The internal sex organs include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
Related Terms
- Reproductive system: The system of organs involved in producing offspring.
- Sexual reproduction: The process by which organisms produce offspring by combining genetic information from two parent organisms.
- Hormones: Chemicals produced by the body that regulate bodily functions and behavior.
- Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues.
- Estrogen: The primary female sex hormone that regulates the reproductive cycle in females.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genitalia
- Wikipedia's article - Genitalia
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