Reproductive System
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Gonads
Primary sex organs that produce gametes; ovaries in females and testes in males.
Gametes
Sex cells produced by gonads; oocytes in females and sperm in males.
Perineum
Diamond-shaped region between the thighs, bounded by the pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, and coccyx.
Vesicouterine pouch
The space between the uterus and the urinary bladder.
Rectouterine pouch
The space between the uterus and the rectum.
Urogenital triangle
Contains the urethral and vaginal orifices in females and the base of the penis and scrotum in males.
Anal triangle
Contains the anus and external anal sphincter in both sexes.
Oogenesis
Development of oocytes; includes stages from oogonia to primary oocytes as diploid cells.
Spermatogenesis
Development of sperm; involves the transformation of spermatogonia through several stages into mature sperm.
Corpus luteum
Remnant of the ovulated follicle that secretes progesterone and estrogen.
Menstrual cycle
Cycle involving the functional layer of the endometrium, consisting of menstrual, proliferative, and secretory phases.
Seminal vesicles
Glands that secrete a viscous fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins, contributing to seminal fluid.
Prostate gland
Gland that produces prostatic fluid, containing mucin and PSA, which is secreted into the prostatic urethra.
Bulbourethral glands
Glands that secrete mucin into the spongy urethra for lubrication.
Erection
The process by which the erectile bodies of the penis fill with blood, causing it to enlarge and become firm.
Ejaculation
The expelling of semen from the penis, involving rhythmic contractions of the urethra.
Gonads
Primary sex organs that produce gametes; ovaries in females and testes in males.
Gametes
Sex cells produced by gonads; oocytes in females and sperm in males.
Perineum
Diamond-shaped region between the thighs, bounded by the pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, and coccyx.
Vesicouterine pouch
The space between the uterus and the urinary bladder.
Rectouterine pouch
The space between the uterus and the rectum.
Urogenital triangle
Contains the urethral and vaginal orifices in females and the base of the penis and scrotum in males.
Anal triangle
Contains the anus and external anal sphincter in both sexes.
Oogenesis
Development of oocytes; includes stages from oogonia to primary oocytes as diploid cells.
Spermatogenesis
Development of sperm; involves the transformation of spermatogonia through several stages into mature sperm.
Corpus luteum
Remnant of the ovulated follicle that secretes progesterone and estrogen.
Menstrual cycle
Cycle involving the functional layer of the endometrium, consisting of menstrual, proliferative, and secretory phases.
Seminal vesicles
Glands that secrete a viscous fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins, contributing to seminal fluid.
Prostate gland
Gland that produces prostatic fluid, containing mucin and PSA, which is secreted into the prostatic urethra.
Bulbourethral glands
Glands that secrete mucin into the spongy urethra for lubrication.
Erection
The process