Reproduction System

Science

The stage of development between childhood and adulthood

Adolescence

The stage of development between childhood and adulthood. Adolescence. Adolescence is a period when the brain and body undergo significant changes, leading to physical growth and emotional maturity.

A fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects a growing embryo

Amniotic sac

A fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects a growing embryo. Amniotic sac. The amniotic sac is like a water balloon that surrounds and protects a baby inside the womb.

A tube that eggs use to move from an ovary to the uterus

Fallopian tube

A tube that eggs use to move from an ovary to the uterus. Fallopian tube. It is a small passage in a woman's body where eggs travel to reach the uterus.

A developing human from the eighth week of pregnancy until birth

Fetus

A developing human from the eighth week of pregnancy until birth. Fetus. A fetus is an unborn baby that is growing and developing inside the mother's womb.

Grouping of ovary cells in which eggs develop

Follicle

Grouping of ovary cells in which eggs develop. Follicle. A follicle is a small sac in the ovary that surrounds and nourishes a developing egg.

An organ that produces chemicals such as hormones

Gland

An organ that produces chemicals such as hormones. Gland. A gland is a small organ in the body that releases hormones into the bloodstream to help control various functions.

The changes in the female reproductive system where an ovary releases an egg and the uterus prepares to receive it

Menstrual cycle

The changes in the female reproductive system where an ovary releases an egg and the uterus prepares to receive it menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is a monthly process where a womans body prepares for pregnancy by developing an egg and lining the uterus.

The discharge of blood, uterus lining, and the unfertilized egg through the vagina

Menstruation

The discharge of blood, uterus lining, and the unfertilized egg through the vagina. Menstruation. Menstruation is a natural biological process where the body sheds the lining of the uterus when pregnancy doesn't occur.

The female reproductive organ that produces eggs

Ovary

The female reproductive organ that produces eggs. Ovary. An ovary is an organ in the female body that stores and releases eggs.

The release of an egg from an ovary into a fallopian tube

Ovulation

The release of an egg from an ovary into a fallopian tube. Ovulation. Ovulation is when an ovary releases an egg for fertilization.

The male reproductive organ that transfers urine and also sperm out of the body

Penis

The male reproductive organ that transfers urine and also sperm out of the body. Penis. In simple terms, the penis is the organ used by males for urination and delivering sperm during reproduction.

The period of development of a fertilized egg until birth, about 38 weeks in humans

Pregnancy

The period of development of a fertilized egg until birth, about 38 weeks in humans. pregnancy. Pregnancy is when a baby grows inside a mother's womb.

The sac outside the male body, that contains the testes

Scrotum

The sac outside the male body that contains the testes is the scrotum. The scrotum is a pouch of skin that holds and protects the testes, helping regulate their temperature for optimal sperm production.

A mixture of sperm and seminal fluid, produced by the male reproductive system

Semen

A mixture of sperm and seminal fluid, produced by the male reproductive system. Semen is the fluid that carries sperm cells necessary for reproduction.

The ropelike structure that joins the placenta and embryo, it transfers food and oxygen to the embryo

Umbilical cord

The ropelike structure that joins the placenta and embryo, it transfers food and oxygen to the embryo. Umbilical cord. It is a tube connecting a developing baby to its mother, providing essential nutrients and oxygen.

The tube that carries urine from the bladder, out of the body

Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder, out of the body. Urethra. The urethra is a small tube that helps the body get rid of urine.

The hollow muscular organ in females, in which a fertilized egg develops

Uterus

The hollow muscular organ in females, in which a fertilized egg develops. Uterus. The uterus is a part of the female body where a baby grows during pregnancy.

The tube from the uterus to outside the body, it is part of the female reproductive system

Vagina

The tube from the uterus to outside the body is part of the female reproductive system vagina. The vagina is the muscular canal that connects the uterus to the outside of the body, serving as the birth canal and a passage for menstrual flow.