The Human Reproductive System
The male reproductive system is located outside the body and around the pelvis area. It includes the penis, testis, ejaculatory duct, the bladder and much more (depicted in this picture on the left). The male reproductive system is also dependent on hormones, which are chemicals that stimulate the activity of cells or organs in the system. The human male reproductive system is responsible for many things:
- To create, store, and transport sperm cell, which are male reproductive cells that contain 23 chromosomes and join with the egg to create a new organism.
- To try and get into the female's egg cell. Millions of sperm cells "attack" the egg cell and try to penetrate its walls. Only one, sometime more (twins or triplets), are capable in trying to get inside and thus creating a new human being.
- To produce sex hormones responsible for maintaining a balanced equilibrium for the male reproductive system (testosterone). Testosterone is important because without it weight gain may occur, loss of sex drive, and exercise tolerance will be lacking.
The female reproductive system is located inside the female's body and also around the pelvic region. There are many things included in the female reproductive system: fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, cervix, and the vagina. The female reproductive system is very important and has many functions:
Both reproductive systems are similar but can also be very different. If you are still confused, try watching this video to clear it all up. This video will also discuss more functions and purposes of the system.
- To create, store, and transport egg cells, or ova. These are responsible for conception. The ova allows the sperm cell to enter its body and producing new life.
- To house conception, which is located in the fallopian tubes (depicted in the picture to the left).
- To protect the internal genital organs from infectious organisms and to produce sex hormones for maintaining or creating equilibrium, like the male reproductive system.
Both reproductive systems are similar but can also be very different. If you are still confused, try watching this video to clear it all up. This video will also discuss more functions and purposes of the system.