Reproduction System

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ovary

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

Ovulation

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.