Reproductive

Reproductive System

The Reproductive System (pronunciation: /rɪˈprɒdʌktɪv ˈsɪstəm/) is a collection of internal and external organs in both males and females that work together for the purpose of procreation.

Etymology

The term "reproductive" comes from the Latin word "reproducere" which means "to produce again". This is in reference to the system's primary function of producing offspring.

Male Reproductive System

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, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and the penis.

Female Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in the reproduction of new offspring. The female reproductive system is made up of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and the vulva.

Related Terms

Gamete: A mature haploid male or female germ cell which 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.