Male and female reproductive organ comparison

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Male Reproductive Organs:
1. Testes: The testes are responsible for producing sperm and the male sex hormone called testosterone.
2. Epididymis: This structure is located on top of each testicle and is where the sperm mature and are stored.
3. Vas Deferens: This is a long tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
4. Seminal Vesicles: These glands secrete a fluid that contains nutrients for sperm and helps them to move more effectively.
5. Prostate Gland: The prostate gland produces a fluid that makes up a large portion of semen. It also helps to neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive system.
6. Urethra: This is a tube that serves both the urinary and reproductive systems. It carries urine from the bladder as well as semen from the ejaculatory ducts out of the body.
7. : The is the external male sexual organ. It delivers sperm through the urethra during sexual intercourse.

Female Reproductive Organs:
1. Ovaries: The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs (ova) and female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
2. Fallopian Tubes: These tubes extend from near the ovaries to the uterus. They are responsible for capturing the released egg and providing a passageway for the egg to reach the uterus.
3. Uterus: The uterus is a pear-shaped organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy.
4. Cervix: Situated at the lower end of the uterus, the cervix is a narrow passageway that connects the uterus to the .
5. : The is the muscular canal that links the cervix to the external genitalia. It receives the during sexual intercourse and serves as the birth canal during childbirth.
6. Labia: The labia consists of the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips). They protect the l opening.
7. Clitoris: The clitoris is a small, highly sensitive organ located near the top of the labia. It contains a high concentration of nerve endings and plays a key role in sexual pleasure.
8. Mammary Glands: Not a reproductive organ, but important for reproduction and nourishing newborns, the mammary glands in the female breasts produce milk for breastfeeding.