Genital system
Genital System
The Genital System (pronunciation: /ˈjenɪtl ˈsɪstəm/) is a group of organs within an organism that work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction. These organs are designed to transport the sperm or eggs and create offspring.
Etymology
The term "genital" comes from the Latin genitalis, which means "pertaining to generation or birth". The term "system" comes from the Latin systema, meaning "an organized whole".
Male Genital System
The Male Genital System consists of a number of sex organs that are a part of the human reproductive process. These organs are divided into two main parts: the external organs, which include the penis and the scrotum; and the internal organs, which include the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and the prostate gland.
Female Genital System
The Female Genital System also consists of a number of sex organs that are a part of the human reproductive process. These organs are divided into two main parts: the external organs, which include the vulva, labia, clitoris, and Bartholin's glands; and the internal organs, which include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
Related Terms
- Reproductive System: The overall system of sex organs in an organism, including the genital system.
- Endocrine System: The system of glands that produce hormones, some of which regulate the genital system.
- Sexual Reproduction: The process by which offspring are produced through the combination of genetic material from two parent organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genital system
- Wikipedia's article - Genital system
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