Homo sapiens
The female reproductive system has two functions: The first is to produce egg cells, and the second is to protect and nourish the offspring until birth. The human female reproductive system contains three main parts: the vagina, which leads from the vulva, the vaginal opening, which leads to the uterus, which holds the developing fetus; and the ovaries, which produce the female's ova. The male reproductive system only has on function, and it is to produce and deposit sperm. The major reproductive organs of the male can be organized into three categories. The first category is sperm production and storage. Production takes place in the testes. Then immature sperm travels to the epididymis for development and storage. The second category is the ejaculatory fluid producing glands which include the seminal vesicles, sperm, vas deferens, and prostate. The penis, vas deferens, Cowper’s gland, and urethra are used for copulation, and deposition of sperm. The human reproductive system involves internal fertilization by sexual intercourse. During this process, the male inserts his erect penis into the female’s vagina and ejaculates semen, which contains sperm. The sperm travels through the vagina and cervix into the uterus for fertilization. After fertilization, development of the fetus occurs within the female's uterus for approximately nine months. Gestation ends with birth. Labor consists of the muscles of the uterus contracting, the cervix dialating, and the baby passing out the vagina.
The female reproductive system has two functions: The first is to produce egg cells, and the second is to protect and nourish the offspring until birth. The human female reproductive system contains three main parts: the vagina, which leads from the vulva, the vaginal opening, which leads to the uterus, which holds the developing fetus; and the ovaries, which produce the female's ova. The male reproductive system only has on function, and it is to produce and deposit sperm. The major reproductive organs of the male can be organized into three categories. The first category is sperm production and storage. Production takes place in the testes. Then immature sperm travels to the epididymis for development and storage. The second category is the ejaculatory fluid producing glands which include the seminal vesicles, sperm, vas deferens, and prostate. The penis, vas deferens, Cowper’s gland, and urethra are used for copulation, and deposition of sperm. The human reproductive system involves internal fertilization by sexual intercourse. During this process, the male inserts his erect penis into the female’s vagina and ejaculates semen, which contains sperm. The sperm travels through the vagina and cervix into the uterus for fertilization. After fertilization, development of the fetus occurs within the female's uterus for approximately nine months. Gestation ends with birth. Labor consists of the muscles of the uterus contracting, the cervix dialating, and the baby passing out the vagina.
By: Santamaria