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  1. Human reproductive system | Definition, Diagram & Facts

    Nov 27, 2025 · The principal functions of these structures are to transport the spermatozoa from the testes to the exterior, to allow their maturation on the way, and to provide certain …

  2. Human reproductive system - Female Anatomy, Hormones, …

    Nov 27, 2025 · Human reproductive system - Female Anatomy, Hormones, Reproduction: The female gonads, or sexual glands, are the ovaries; they are the source of ova (eggs) and of the …

  3. Human reproductive system - Male Anatomy, Hormones, …

    Nov 27, 2025 · The principal functions of these structures are to transport the spermatozoa from the testes to the exterior, to allow their maturation on the way, and to provide certain …

  4. Animal reproductive system | Physiology, Functions, & Facts

    animal reproductive system, any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which …

  5. Uterus | Definition, Function, & Anatomy | Britannica

    Nov 15, 2025 · Uterus, an inverted pear-shaped muscular organ of the female reproductive system, located between the bladder and the rectum. It functions to nourish and house a …

  6. Reproductive system disease | Types, Causes, Symptoms,

    Reproductive system disease, any of the diseases and disorders that affect the human reproductive system. They have a wide range of causes, from genetic abnormalities to …

  7. Prostate gland | Anatomy & Function | Britannica

    Oct 17, 2025 · prostate gland, chestnut-shaped reproductive organ, located directly beneath the urinary bladder in the male, which adds secretions to the sperm during the ejaculation of …

  8. Urethra | Definition, Function, & Facts | Britannica

    Because the urethra is anatomically linked with the reproductive structures, its characteristics in males are quite different from those in females. The male’s urethra is about 18 to 20 cm (7 to 8 …

  9. Ductus deferens | Anatomy, Function & Location | Britannica

    Ductus deferens, thick-walled tube in the male reproductive system that transports sperm cells from the epididymis, where the sperm are stored prior to ejaculation.

  10. reproductive system - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    Men and women have different reproductive organs. A woman's ovaries produce egg cells, and her uterus can carry a developing baby. A man's testes produce sperm. Other glands add …