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    The document describes the key parts of the male and female reproductive systems. It lists 7 main parts of the female reproductive system including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, labia, and clitoris. It then discusses 8 components of the male reproductive system: the root, shaft, glans, meatus, prepuce, corpus cavernosum, and corpus spongiosum. It concludes that understanding the anatomy is essential for comprehending the systems' functions in sexual activity, reproduction, and urination.

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    Mikael Khirstoff B.

    Mendoza

    10 - Albert Einstein

    REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
    The female reproductive system consists of several parts:

    1. Ovaries: Paired organs that produce eggs (ova) and release hormones
    like estrogen and progesterone.

    2. Fallopian Tubes: Tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where


    fertilization typically occurs.

    3. Uterus: A muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops


    into a fetus during pregnancy.

    4. Cervix: The lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

    5. Vagina: A muscular tube connecting the cervix to the external genitals,


    allowing for sexual intercourse and serving as a birth canal.

    6. Labia: External folds of skin protecting the vaginal and urethral


    openings.

    7. Clitoris: A sensitive organ associated with sexual pleasure.

    8. Mammary Glands: Although not directly part of the reproductive


    system, these glands in the breasts produce milk during lactation.

    Throughout the menstrual cycle, these components work in coordination


    to regulate the reproductive processes.
    1. Root: The root of the penis is the base where it connects to the pelvic
    region. It includes the bulb, which swells during arousal, and the crura,
    extending into the pelvic area and anchoring the penis.

    2. Shaft: The shaft is the cylindrical and typically the longest part of the
    penis. It houses three columns of erectile tissue – two corpora cavernosa
    on the upper side and one corpus spongiosum on the underside.
    3. Glans: The glans is the rounded and sensitive tip of the penis. It contains
    a high concentration of nerve endings, making it a key area for sexual
    stimulation and pleasure.

    4. Meatus: Positioned at the tip of the glans, the meatus serves as the
    opening for both urine and semen to exit the body. It plays a crucial role in
    the reproductive and urinary systems.

    5. Prepuce (Foreskin): The prepuce, also known as the foreskin, is a fold of


    skin that covers the glans in males who haven't undergone circumcision. It
    can be retracted to expose the glans.

    6. Corpus Cavernosum: This pair of erectile tissue columns runs along the
    upper side of the penis. During sexual arousal, these chambers fill with
    blood, causing the penis to become erect and firm.

    7. Corpus Spongiosum: The corpus spongiosum is a single chamber of


    erectile tissue surrounding the urethra. It aids in maintaining the urethra's
    openness during an erection and also contributes to the rigidity of the
    penis.

    Understanding the anatomy of the penis is essential for comprehending its


    functions related to sexual activity, reproduction, and the elimination of
    waste through urination.

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