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Testes
Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone.
Vas Deferens
The tube through which sperm travel from the epididymis to the urethra.
Scrotum
The pouch of skin enclosing the testes.
Epididymis
A coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored.
Testosterone
The male hormone responsible for male characteristics.
Prostate
A gland that produces fluid to carry sperm during ejaculation.
Vasectomy
A surgical procedure that cuts the vas deferens to prevent sperm from leaving the body.
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
A test used by doctors to check the prostate.
Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH)
A condition where the prostate enlarges with age, impacting urine flow.
Calcineuron
A protein crucial for sperm movement and fertilization.
Flagella
The tail of sperm that aids in movement.
Ovary
Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones.
Uterus
The organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops.
Fallopian Tubes
Tubules that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
Cervix
The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
Meiosis
A type of cell division that produces sex cells with half the number of chromosomes.
Zygote
The fertilized egg resulting from the union of sperm and egg.
Blastula
An early stage of embryonic development after several divisions.
Menstruation
The monthly shedding of the uterine lining when no egg is fertilized.
Ectopic Pregnancy
A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.
HPV (human papillomavirus)
A common virus that can lead to cervical cancer.
Vaccine
A preventive measure against certain diseases, including HPV.
Fertilization
The process where sperm penetrates an egg, resulting in a zygote.
Chromosomes
Structures carrying genetic information; humans have 46 in total.
Fetus
An embryo after the 8th week of pregnancy.
Bipaternal Twins
Twins that come from eggs fertilized by different fathers.
Secondary Sex Characteristics
Physical traits that develop during puberty, influenced by hormones.
Menstrual Cycle
The monthly cycle of changes in the female reproductive system.
Cervical Abnormalities
Changes in cervical cells that can indicate potential health issues.
Infertility
The inability to conceive after one year of trying.
Gynecologist
A doctor specializing in the female reproductive system.
Placenta
An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing nutrients to the fetus.
Sexual Reproduction
The process involving the combination of genetic material from two parents.
Identical Twins
Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg that splits.