Mikael Khirstoff B.

Mendoza

10 - Albert Einstein

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The female reproductive system consists of several parts:

1. Ovaries: Paired organs that produce eggs (ova) and release hormones
like estrogen and progesterone.

2. Fallopian Tubes: Tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where

fertilization typically occurs.

3. Uterus: A muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops

into a fetus during pregnancy.

4. Cervix: The lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

5. Vagina: A muscular tube connecting the cervix to the external genitals,

allowing for sexual intercourse and serving as a birth canal.

6. Labia: External folds of skin protecting the vaginal and urethral

openings.

7. Clitoris: A sensitive organ associated with sexual pleasure.

8. Mammary Glands: Although not directly part of the reproductive

system, these glands in the breasts produce milk during lactation.

Throughout the menstrual cycle, these components work in coordination

to regulate the reproductive processes.
1. Root: The root of the penis is the base where it connects to the pelvic
region. It includes the bulb, which swells during arousal, and the crura,
extending into the pelvic area and anchoring the penis.

2. Shaft: The shaft is the cylindrical and typically the longest part of the
penis. It houses three columns of erectile tissue – two corpora cavernosa
on the upper side and one corpus spongiosum on the underside.
3. Glans: The glans is the rounded and sensitive tip of the penis. It contains
a high concentration of nerve endings, making it a key area for sexual
stimulation and pleasure.

4. Meatus: Positioned at the tip of the glans, the meatus serves as the
opening for both urine and semen to exit the body. It plays a crucial role in
the reproductive and urinary systems.

5. Prepuce (Foreskin): The prepuce, also known as the foreskin, is a fold of

skin that covers the glans in males who haven't undergone circumcision. It
can be retracted to expose the glans.

6. Corpus Cavernosum: This pair of erectile tissue columns runs along the
upper side of the penis. During sexual arousal, these chambers fill with
blood, causing the penis to become erect and firm.

7. Corpus Spongiosum: The corpus spongiosum is a single chamber of

erectile tissue surrounding the urethra. It aids in maintaining the urethra's
openness during an erection and also contributes to the rigidity of the
penis.

Understanding the anatomy of the penis is essential for comprehending its

functions related to sexual activity, reproduction, and the elimination of
waste through urination.