Human Reproduction

Reproduction
Reproduction is the process of producing offspring. There are two main types of reproduction:
- Asexual reproduction where only one parent produces clones of themselves.
- Sexual reproduction where two parents produce offspring which are genetically different from themselves.

Humans reproduce sexually and males and females have different reproductive organs.

Female Reproductive System

1) Ovary = One of the two organs either side of the uterus. They contain the eggs.
2) Fallopian Tube = One of two tubes that connect an ovary to the uterus.
3) Bladder = Urine is stored here before passing out the urethra.
4) Vagina = A tube that connects the cervix to the external opening called the vulva.
5) Uterus = Organ in which the baby develops if an egg is fertilised.
6) Rectum = Elastic sac that stores solid body waste before being passed as faeces.
7) Vulva = The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia.
8) Urethra = tube through which urine flows through after exiting the bladder.
9) Anus = Opening through which faeces pass.
10) Cervix = Junction between the uterus and vaginal tube.

Male Reproductive System

1) Testes = Glands in the scrotum that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.
2) Urethra = A tube inside the penis through which urine and semen pass out of the penis.
3) Epididymis = Tubes at the back of the testes that store sperm.
4) Bladder = A flexible bag for storing urine.
5) Vas deferens = Tubes that connect the epididymis to the urethra. Often called the 'sperm duct'.
6) Anus = Opening through which faeces passes.
7) Prostate = A gland just below the bladder that produces a fluid that provides the sperm cell with nutrients.
8) Rectum = Elastic sad that stores solid body waste before being passed as faeces.
9) Penis = The external sex organ of a male. A hood of skin covers the head(glans).
10) Scrotum = A sac that holds the testes.