Reproductive systems

Reproductive systems

The reproductive system is a group of organs that is located in both males and females. Included in this system is the gender specific organs as well as a variety of organs that work together to reach a common goal of reproduction.

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Reproductive systems

ovulation

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

The release of a fully developed egg from the ovary of a female animal.Ovulation is controlled by the hormones.

placenta

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

A sac that connects the developing young to the wall of the mother's womb in mammals.

pistil

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

The female organ of a flower. The pistil is made up of the ovary, style, and stigma.

puberty

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

The stage in the life cycle of humans and other primates in which they become able to reproduce and hormones cause physical changes in the body.

prostate gland

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

A gland in male mammals that produces the fluid in which male sex cells travel during reproduction.

reproduce

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

To produce offspring. Many animals reproduce by mating. Other organisms, such as fungi and some plants, reproduce by producing spores.

womb

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

Womb (uterus) is a female reproductive sex organ. The uterus is located in the pelvis (during pregnancy it occupies also part of the abdomen due to the expansion that it suffers) and it is connected ...