Reproductive System 1-5

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Gonads

Primary sex organs: testes in males and ovaries in females.

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Gametes

Sex cells produced by gonads; sperm in males and eggs in females.

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Sex Hormones

Hormones produced by gonads, such as testosterone and estrogen.

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Seminiferous Tubules

Sperm-forming factories located inside the testes; sperm are not yet mature here.

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Epididymis

The site where sperm mature and are stored; sperm travel through it for about 20 days.

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Vas Deferens

Tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

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Urethra (Male)

Terminal duct that carries both urine and sperm outside the body.

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Seminal Vesicles

Glands that produce 60% of seminal fluid, which is thick and rich in sugar, vitamins, and nutrients.

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Prostate Gland

Gland that secretes a milky fluid that activates sperm.

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Bulbourethral Glands

Glands that produce clear mucus to cleanse the urethra and serve as a lubricant.

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Semen

Fluid composed of sperm and accessory gland secretions that nourish and protect sperm.

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Scrotum

Sac that holds the testes outside of the body and regulates their temperature.

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Penis

Organ that delivers sperm to the female reproductive tract.

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Sperm Structure

Head (contains DNA), midpiece (contains mitochondria), tail (facilitates movement).