Reproductive System and Related Concepts

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Penis

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Male reproductive system, assists in delivering sperm to the female reproductive system

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Testicle

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Male reproductive system, produces testosterone & sperm, outside the body

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Scrotum

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Male reproductive system, external sac of skin surrounding testes, keeps them at proper temperature for sperm production

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Ovary

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Female reproductive system, almond shaped, produce & store female egg cells

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Fallopian Tube

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Female reproductive system, 4 inch pair of tubes connecting to uterus, carries egg from ovary to uterus following ovulation

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Uterus

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Female reproductive system, pear shaped organ, fetus develops here during pregnancy, blood during menstruation is shed from here

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Cervix

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Female reproductive system, opens and closes to control what goes in and out of the uterus

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Urethra

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Tube that urine leaves the body from (female), tube that urine and sperm leave the body (male)

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Ovulation

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Ripe egg released from an ovary, approximately 14th day of menstruation cycle

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Fertilization

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Egg and sperm unite during sexual activity; the beginning stage of pregnancy