Basic Human Biology

Reproductive System

The reproductive system consists of male reproductive system and female reproductive system. Reproductive system is actually the sexual reproductive in which offspring are produced for the survival of the species and passing on hereditary traits from one generation to the next.

The male reproductive Organ has
  • Testes
  • Duct system
  • Accessory glands
  • Penis

The functions of Testes are:

Testes are oval shaped 2inches in length and 1 inch in diameter.
They produce and store millions of hormones.
The testicles produce hormone testosterone.


Duct system:
  • Epididymis
  • Vas deferens
  • Vas deferens is a muscular tube which transport the sperm containing fluid called Semen.
  • Epididymides are the coiled tubes that connect to the Vas Deferens.

Accessory glands:
  • Seminal vesicles
  • Prostate gland

Seminal vesicle:

The seminal Vesicles have sac like structures attached to the Vas deferens to the side of the bladder.

Prostate Gland:

Produce some part of semen and surrounds the ejaculatory duct.

Penis:

Discharge the sperms in the vagina of the female.

The female reproductive organ:
  • Ovaries
  • Genital tract
  • External genetalia


Ovaries:

Solid ovoid structure of the size and shape of almond, produce ova and estrogen.

Genital tract:
  • Fallopian tube
  • Uterus
  • Vagina


Fallopian tube:

Two uterine tubes called fallopian tube or oviducts, connects the uterus to the Ovaries.

Uterus:

Major female reproductive organs in humans
Accepts the fertilized ovum that becomes an embryo and develops into
fetus and gestates until childbirth


Vagina:

Is a muscular passage, which is the female sex organ.
Works as a receptacle for the penis during intercourse.
An outlet for blood during menstruation.
A passage for the baby to come out during delivery.