Fertilization in Human Beings

Types of Fertilization Fertilization is of two types: 1. External FertilizationIt is the fusion of male gamete with the female gamete outside the bodies of parents. External fertilization takes place in those animals which live in water, such as fish and frogs. These...

Sexual Cycle in Females

 As we have already discussed that the main function of ovary in females is to produce ova or eggs. From the birth of a girl child to the age of puberty her ovary contains thousands of immature eggs in immature follicles. On attaining puberty, one follicle develops at...

Human Female Reproductive System

The human female reproductive system consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina and vulva. 1. OvariesThere is a pair of almond shaped ovaries in human females. The ovaries are present near the kidneys in the upper part of pelvis. The function of ovaries is...

Human Male Reproductive System

Most of the male reproductive system is located outside of the man’s body. The external structures of the male reproductive system are the penis, the scrotum and the testicles. 1. Testes The testes are oval organs that lie in the scrotum, secured at either end by a...

Secondary Sex Organs

Secondary sex organsThese are those organs of sexual reproductive system which do not produce gametes. For example, penis, urethra, seminal vesicles, uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina. Secondary or Accessory sex charactersThese are those specific characters or...