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Female Reproduction System The  female reproductive system  is made up of the internal and external sex   organs  that function in reproduction of new offspring . In the human the female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty  to be able to produce gametes  , and to carry a fetus  to full terms . The internal sex organs are the uterus  , Fallopian    tubes , and ovaries . The uterus or womb accommodates the embryo   which develops into the fetus. The uterus also produces vaginal  and uterine secretions which help the transit of sperm  to the Fallopian tubes . The ovaries produce the ova (egg cells ). The external sex organs are also known as the  genitals  and these are the organs of the vulva  including the labia , clitoris , and vaginal opening. The vagina is connected to the uterus at the cervix . At certain    intervals, the ovaries release an  ovum , which passes through the Fallopian tube into the uterus. If, in this transit, it m

Male Reproductive System The  male reproductive system  consists of a number of sex   organs  that play a role in the process of human reproduction . These organs are located on the outside of the body and within the pelvis.The  main male sex organs are the   penis  and the   testicles  which produce   semen   and   sperm , which, as part of  sexual    intercourse ,   fertilized  an   ovum  in the female's body; the fertilized ovum ( zygote  ) develops into a   fetus , which is later born as an   infant . The corresponding system in females is the female reproductive system . External genital organs External male genital organs Penis Main article:  Human penis The penis is the male intromittent organ. It has a long shaft and an enlarged bulbous-shaped tip called the gland   penis, which supports and is protected by the foreskin . When the male becomes sexually aroused, the penis becomes elect and ready for sexual activity. Erection occurs because sinuses w