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** Reproductive System **

The primary function of the reproductive system is to reproduce (make babies). The male produces sperm and releases the sperm cells into the female. The female produces eggs and sends them into the fallopian tubes to wait for the sperm. Then the fertilized egg (zygote) travels to the uterus and stays there until birth.
 * Primary function of your system **

** Where is it in relation to the human body ** The female reproductive system is located entirely in the pelvis. The male, however, has organs on the inside AND the outside of the pelvis.

** Health ** AIDS is the disease caused by HIV. When you develop AIDS you become very sick and may not get better.
 * Diseases of this system **
 * AIDS **

** HIV ** HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. You can have HIV but still stay healthy and well for a long time. How to keep this system healthy

** HIV ** DON'T have sexual intercourse with someone who has HIV. Make sure you use a clean, brand new, germ free needle for shots or earring piercings.

** AIDS ** To prevent AIDS you have to first prevent HIV. To do that, you just need to avoid letting the blood of someone who has HIV get into your blood.

** How does this system interact with other systems ** During puberty, lots of changes are made. They help make the reproductive system function. The changes are due to hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by the endocrine glands. The ovaries produce female sex hormones (estrogen/progesterone). Before your hormones start reacting, your body wouldn't be able to reproduce. Therefore, the endocrine system interacts with the reproductive system. ** Urinary System ** Together, the urinary and reproductive systems form the genitourinary system. It lets you reproduce and use the bathroom. After the urinary system decides what to do with the fluids, it sends the urine to the bladder, where it later leaves through the urethra.
 * Endocrine System **

** Nervous system ** In a male's reproductive system, when it's cold, the scrotum shrinks to keep in the heat. When it's hot, it grows to keep the testicles cool. This is done without the male thinking about it. It's done by the nervous system.

** Organs/Function ** The fallopian tubes are the passageways for eggs leaving the ovaries. Where the eggs meet the sperm.
 * Fallopian tubes **

** Vagina ** The vagina is the passageway through which the baby leaves the mother's body. The hymen is a TISSUE that partially covers the vagina.

The cervix is a narrow passageway that controls when the baby comes out. CERVIX means neck.
 * Cervix **

The uterus is a muscular sac for holding the fertilized egg/ baby. The uterus contains some of the strongest muscles in the human body. There are lots of tissues in the uterus.
 * Uterus **

The ovaries are in charge of producing eggs.
 * Ovary **

The prostate gland produces some parts of the semen and can be found at the base of the urethra. Together with the seminal vesicles it is called the accessory gland and it helps smooth the duct system and nourish the sperm.
 * Organs/Functions **
 * Prostate gland **

The testicles (testes) produce and store millions of tiny sperm cells.
 * Testicles **

The seminal vesicles are sac like and are attached to the vas deferens and a side of the bladder. Together with the prostate gland it is called the accessory glands. The accessory glands provide fluids that smooth the duct system and nourish the sperm.
 * Seminal vesicles **

The vas deferens are muscular tubes that transport semen. They are connected to the epididymis and together these two organs make the duct system.
 * Vas deferens **

The epididymis are coiled tubes around each testicle. They are connected to the vas deferens. Together the epididymis and the vas deferens are called the duct system.
 * Epididymis **

The penis is made of two parts, the shaft (main part) and the glans (the tip). At the tip there is a small slit where the semen and the urine exit. The inside of the penis is a spongy tissue that can expand and contract. The penis also has lots of tissues.
 * Penis **

The scrotum is a pouch that holds the testicles. It holds them outside the body, which keeps their temperature a little cooler that the rest of the body. The cool temperature is just what the testicles need to produce sperm.
 * Scrotum **

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