Human reproductive organ systems

• The male and female reproductive systems work together to produce a baby.

• The main role of the male reproductive system is to produce sperm cells (male sex cells) and release them into the female body during reproduction.

• Key Parts of the Male Reproductive System:

  • Testes: These are two organs located in a bag of skin called the scrotum. The testes produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone.

  • Glands: These produce fluids that help keep sperm alive.

  • Sperm Ducts: Tubes that carry sperm from the testes.

  • Urethra: A tube that carries semen (a mixture of sperm and fluid) out of the body. It also carries urine out, but not at the same time as semen.

  • Penis: During sexual intercourse, the penis becomes firm and releases sperm into the female’s body.

The male reproductive system

The female reproductive system

• The main role of the female reproductive system is to produce egg cells (female sex cells) and, if fertilized, allow a baby to grow inside the body.

• Key Parts of the Female Reproductive System:

  • Ovaries: These contain egg cells, with one egg being released each month.

  • Oviducts (also called fallopian tubes): Tubes that carry the egg to the uterus.

  • Uterus (or womb): The place where a baby develops if the egg is fertilized.

  • Cervix: A ring of muscle at the entrance of the uterus. It helps hold the baby in place during pregnancy.

  • Vagina: The part of the female body that receives sperm during sexual intercourse.

  • Urethra: A tube that carries urine out of the body; it is separate from the vagina.

The female reproductive system