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What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male genital system?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male genital system?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
Which reproductive organs are responsible for producing gametes?
Which reproductive organs are responsible for producing gametes?
What is the common tube that carries both spermatozoa and urine out of the body in the male genital system?
What is the common tube that carries both spermatozoa and urine out of the body in the male genital system?
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What is the primary function of the uterus in the female genital system?
What is the primary function of the uterus in the female genital system?
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What is the function of the scrotum in the male genital system?
What is the function of the scrotum in the male genital system?
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Match the following male genitalia structures with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Reproductive Organs
- The reproductive organs, also known as the genital organs, are responsible for producing sex cells (gametes) and supporting the development of a fetus during pregnancy.
- The reproductive organs are divided into two categories: primary and secondary sex organs.
- Primary sex organs: gonads (ovaries and testes) that produce gametes.
- Secondary sex organs: organs that support the development and maturation of gametes, such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and epididymis.
Male Genitalia
- The male genital system consists of:
- Testes (primary sex organs): produce spermatozoa.
- Epididymis: stores and matures spermatozoa.
- Vas deferens: muscular tube that transports spermatozoa to the penis.
- Urethra: tube that carries spermatozoa and urine out of the body.
- Penis: external genital organ that delivers spermatozoa during ejaculation.
- Scrotum: sac of skin and muscle that surrounds and protects the testes.
Urinary System
- The urinary system, also known as the urinary tract, is responsible for producing, storing, and eliminating urine from the body.
- The urinary system consists of:
- Kidneys: filter waste and excess fluids from the blood to produce urine.
- Ureters: tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Bladder: muscular sac that stores urine.
- Urethra: tube that carries urine out of the body.
Female Genitalia
- The female genital system consists of:
- Ovaries (primary sex organs): produce ova (eggs).
- Fallopian tubes: narrow tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus.
- Uterus: muscular organ that supports the development of a fetus during pregnancy.
- Cervix: lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
- Vagina: muscular canal that connects the cervix to the outside of the body.
- Vulva: external female genital area that includes the labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina.
Reproductive Organs
- Responsible for producing sex cells (gametes) and supporting fetal development during pregnancy
- Divided into primary and secondary sex organs
Primary Sex Organs
- Gonads (ovaries and testes) produce gametes
Secondary Sex Organs
- Support gamete development and maturation
- Include uterus, fallopian tubes, and epididymis
Male Genitalia
- Testes: produce spermatozoa
- Epididymis: stores and matures spermatozoa
- Vas deferens: muscular tube transporting spermatozoa to the penis
- Urethra: tube carrying spermatozoa and urine out of the body
- Penis: external genital organ delivering spermatozoa during ejaculation
- Scrotum: sac protecting the testes
Urinary System
- Responsible for producing, storing, and eliminating urine
- Consists of:
- Kidneys: filter waste and excess fluids from blood to produce urine
- Ureters: transport urine from kidneys to bladder
- Bladder: muscular sac storing urine
- Urethra: tube carrying urine out of the body
Female Genitalia
- Ovaries: produce ova (eggs)
- Fallopian tubes: connect ovaries to uterus
- Uterus: muscular organ supporting fetal development during pregnancy
- Cervix: lower part of uterus opening into vagina
- Vagina: muscular canal connecting cervix to outside of body
- Vulva: external female genital area including labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening
Male Reproductive System
- Penis is the external male genital organ, composed of root, body, and glans
- Scrotum is a pouch of skin and muscle that contains testes
- Epididymis is a tube-like structure that stores and transports sperm
- Testes (Testicles) produce sperm and are located in the scrotum
- Vas Deferens is a muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
- Ejaculatory Ducts transport sperm from the vas deferens to the urethra
- Prostate Gland produces fluid that makes up semen
- Urethra is a tube that carries semen and urine out of the body
Female Reproductive System
- Vulva is the external female genital area, including the mons pubis, labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina
- Mons Pubis is a fatty mound of tissue over the pubic bone
- Labia are folds of skin that surround the vaginal opening
- Clitoris is a small, highly sensitive organ located at the front of the vulva
- Ovaries produce eggs and are located in the pelvic cavity
- Fallopian Tubes are tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus, allowing eggs to travel
- Uterus is a muscular organ that supports fetal development during pregnancy
- Cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
- Vagina is a muscular tube that connects the cervix to the outside of the body
Urinary System
- Kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood and produce urine
- Ureters are muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder
- Bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine
- Urine flows from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body
- Urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
- In males, the urethra also carries semen during ejaculation
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Learn about the primary and secondary sex organs, their functions, and how they support the development of a fetus during pregnancy.
