Reproductive System Basics

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What is the urethra?

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The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body and, in males, also serves as a passage for sperm.

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What is the function of seminal vesicles?

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Seminal vesicles are glands that secrete a fluid that mixes with sperm to form semen, providing nourishment and aiding in sperm motility.

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Where does conception usually occur in the female reproductive system?

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Conception usually occurs in the fallopian tubes, which are the structures that transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

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What are ovaries?

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Ovaries are the major female sex organs that produce ova (eggs) and secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

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What is the main function of the uterus?

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The main function of the uterus is to house and nourish the fetus during pregnancy.

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What is the role of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

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The vagina serves as the birth canal during childbirth and as the passage for menstrual fluid to exit the body.

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What are the testes?

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Testes are the male reproductive organs that produce sperm and secrete male hormones, primarily testosterone.

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What is the function of the prostate gland?

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The prostate gland produces a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, contributing to the composition of semen.

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What is the menstrual cycle?

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The menstrual cycle is a monthly series of changes in the female reproductive system that prepares the body for potential pregnancy.

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What is ovulation?

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Ovulation is the process in which an ovary releases an egg, typically occurring around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle.