Human reproduction

Question 1

What are the reproductive events of human being to reproduce an offspring ?

Answer 1

1) Gametogenesis (formation of gametes in male and female human being)
2) Insemination (transfer of sperms into the female genital tract)
3) Fertilisation (fusion of male and female gamete)
4) Implantation (formation and development of blastocyst and its attachment to uterine wall)
5) Gestation (embryonic development)
6) Parturition (delivery of the baby)

Question 2

Where is male reproductive system located and what does it include in it ?

Answer 2

Male reproductive system is located in pelvic region and it includes a pair of testes alongwith accessory ducts, glands and external genitalia .

Question 3

What is scrotum, what does it bear and why is it present outside the abdominal cavity ?

Answer 3

Scrotum is a pouch like structure which bear a pair of testes and is present outside of the abdominal cavity. The scrotum helps in the formation of sperm (spermatogenesis) and for the formation of sperm it is necessary to have 2 to 2.5 degree less than the actual internal body temperature.