Organs

• Reproduction


  A fundamental process in the cycle of life, involving the intricate coordination of male and female reproductive organs
• Male and female reproductive organs


  • Exhibit remarkable adaptations and functions tailored to their respective roles in the reproductive process
• Testes


  The primary reproductive organs in males, responsible for the production of sperm cells
• Spermatogenesis


  The process of sperm production within the seminiferous tubules of the testes
• Epididymis


  A coiled tube located on the surface of each testis, responsible for storing and transporting sperm cells, and facilitating their maturation
• Accessory glands


  Glands in the male reproductive system (prostate gland, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands) that contribute fluids to semen to nourish and protect the sperm
• Urethra


  A tube that carries urine from the bladder to the external opening, and also serves as a passageway for semen during ejaculation in males
• Prostate gland


  A small gland located below the bladder and surrounding the urethra, producing a fluid that helps nourish and protect the sperm, increase their motility, and enhance their ability to fertilize an egg
• Seminal vesicles


  Two small glands located behind the bladder, connected to the vas deferens, producing a fluid rich in fructose, prostaglandins, and other substances that provide energy for the sperm, help neutralize acidity, and enhance their motility and viability
• Bulbourethral glands


  Also known as Cowper's glands, they are small glands located beneath the prostate gland, producing a clear, viscous fluid that helps lubricate and cleanse the urethra, neutralizing any remaining acidity and preparing it for the passage of sperm during ejaculation
• Ovaries


  The main reproductive organs in females, responsible for producing the female gametes (eggs or ova)
• Follicles


  Microscopic structures within the ovaries that house immature eggs, nurturing and supporting their development until they are released during ovulation
• Fallopian tubes


  Slender tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus, capturing the released egg during ovulation and providing a pathway for it to travel towards the uterus, where fertilization typically occurs
• Uterus


  A hollow, muscular organ where fertilized eggs implant and develop into embryos, with a lining (endometrium) that undergoes cyclic changes during the menstrual cycle to prepare for pregnancy
• Vagina


  A muscular canal that connects the uterus to the external genitalia, serving as a passageway for menstrual flow, receiving the penis during sexual intercourse, and acting as the birth canal during childbirth
• Cervix


  The lower part of the uterus that connects it to the vagina, producing cervical mucus that changes consistency throughout the menstrual cycle, affecting sperm transport and acting as a protective barrier against infections, and dilating during childbirth to allow the passage of the baby
• External genitalia (vulva)


  Structures that protect the internal reproductive organs and play a role in sexual arousal and pleasure, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal opening