Genital system

Genital System

The genital system or reproductive system is a system of sex organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction. In humans, it includes the male reproductive system and the female reproductive system.

Male Reproductive System[edit | edit source]

The male reproductive system consists of a number of sex organs that play a role in the process of human reproduction. These organs are located on the outside of the body and within the pelvis. The main male sex organs are the penis and the testicles which produce semen and sperm, which, as part of sexual intercourse, fertilize an ovum in the female's body; the fertilized ovum (zygote) develops into a fetus, which is later born as an offspring.

Female Reproductive System[edit | edit source]

The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new offspring. The female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes, and to carry a fetus to full term. The internal sex organs are the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries; the outer sex organs are the vulva which includes the clitoris, labia, and the vagina.

Disorders of the Genital System[edit | edit source]

There are many disorders of the genital system. These can range from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to cancers of the reproductive organs. Treatment for these disorders can vary widely, depending on the specific disorder and its severity.

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