Sexual Organs

Sexual organs, also known as reproductive organs, are the parts of the body that are involved in sexual reproduction. In males, the primary sexual organs are the testes, which produce sperm, and the penis, which is used for sexual intercourse. Secondary sexual organs in males include the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands, which produce fluids that mix with sperm to form semen.

In females, the primary sexual organs are the ovaries, which produce eggs, and the uterus, which is where a fertilized egg develops into a fetus. Secondary sexual organs in females include the fallopian tubes, which transport the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, and the vagina, which is used for sexual intercourse and as a birth canal during childbirth.

The sexual organs are controlled by hormones, which are produced by the endocrine system. Hormones such as testosterone and estrogen play a crucial role in the development and function of the sexual organs and are responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle in females and the production of sperm in males.