Differences between male and female reproductive system?
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Explanation:
Male: produces sperm via spermatogenesis (male gamete) that fertilize eggs
Female: produce eggs via oogenesis (female gamete), fetus develops inside uterus
Male: produces approximately 3000 sperm/second
Female: produces 1 egg and 3 polar bodies each cycle (menstruation cycle)
Male: sperm is viable for 24-48 hours
Female: egg is viable for 8-24 hours
Fertilization occurs inside the female (not the male), menstruation only occurs in females (lasts about 28 days) and is regulated mostly by FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), estrogen, and progesterone. The female reproductive system includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, vagina, and the cervix.
The male reproductive system includes the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, the bulbourethral gland, the urethra, the testicles, the scrotum, the penis, the prostate gland, and the bladder. Secondary sex characteristics in males include more body hair, greater muscle mass, larger bone structures, and deeper voices. The primary hormones for the male reproductive system are LH, FSH, and testosterone.
