Internal genitalia

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Internal genitalia refers to the sex organs that are located inside the body. These organs play a crucial role in sexual reproduction and are typically differentiated between male and female organisms.

Male Internal Genitalia[edit | edit source]

The male internal genitalia primarily consist of the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland.

  • The testes are responsible for the production of sperm and testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
  • The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that stores sperm and transports it from the testes.
  • The vas deferens is a muscular tube that transports mature sperm to the urethra.
  • The seminal vesicles and prostate gland produce seminal fluid that nourishes and protects the sperm.

Female Internal Genitalia[edit | edit source]

The female internal genitalia primarily consist of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.

  • The ovaries are responsible for the production of eggs and the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone.
  • The fallopian tubes transport the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization of the egg by a sperm typically occurs in the fallopian tubes.
  • The uterus is a muscular organ where the fertilized egg implants and grows during pregnancy.
  • The vagina is a canal that serves as the birth canal during childbirth and also as the conduit for menstrual flow from the uterus.

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