Human Anatomy

  1. The Reproductive System
    1. Functions of the Reproductive System
      1. Gamete Production
        1. Spermatogenesis
          1. Oogenesis
          2. Hormone Secretion
            1. Sex Hormones
              1. Reproductive Hormones
              2. Fertilization
                1. Sperm-Egg Interaction
                  1. Zygote Formation
                  2. Development and Birth
                    1. Embryonic Development
                      1. Fetal Development
                        1. Parturition
                      2. The Male Reproductive System
                        1. Testes
                          1. Structure and Function
                            1. Seminiferous Tubules
                              1. Interstitial Cells
                                1. Supporting Cells
                                2. Spermatogenesis
                                  1. Process
                                    1. Timeline
                                      1. Regulation
                                      2. Hormone Production
                                        1. Testosterone
                                          1. Inhibin
                                        2. Duct System
                                          1. Epididymis
                                            1. Structure
                                              1. Functions
                                                1. Sperm Maturation
                                                2. Ductus (Vas) Deferens
                                                  1. Structure
                                                    1. Functions
                                                    2. Ejaculatory Duct
                                                      1. Formation
                                                        1. Function
                                                        2. Urethra
                                                          1. Regions
                                                            1. Functions
                                                          2. Accessory Glands
                                                            1. Seminal Vesicles
                                                              1. Structure
                                                                1. Secretions
                                                                  1. Functions
                                                                  2. Prostate Gland
                                                                    1. Structure
                                                                      1. Secretions
                                                                        1. Functions
                                                                        2. Bulbourethral Glands
                                                                          1. Structure
                                                                            1. Secretions
                                                                              1. Functions
                                                                            2. Scrotum and Penis
                                                                              1. Scrotum
                                                                                1. Structure
                                                                                  1. Temperature Regulation
                                                                                  2. Penis
                                                                                    1. Structure
                                                                                      1. Erectile Tissue
                                                                                        1. Corpora Cavernosa
                                                                                          1. Corpus Spongiosum
                                                                                          2. Functions
                                                                                        2. Semen Composition
                                                                                          1. Sperm
                                                                                            1. Seminal Fluid
                                                                                              1. Functions
                                                                                            2. The Female Reproductive System
                                                                                              1. Ovaries
                                                                                                1. Structure and Function
                                                                                                  1. Cortex
                                                                                                    1. Medulla
                                                                                                      1. Follicles
                                                                                                      2. Oogenesis
                                                                                                        1. Process
                                                                                                          1. Timeline
                                                                                                            1. Regulation
                                                                                                            2. Hormone Production
                                                                                                              1. Estrogens
                                                                                                                1. Progesterone
                                                                                                                  1. Inhibin
                                                                                                                2. Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes
                                                                                                                  1. Structure and Function
                                                                                                                    1. Infundibulum
                                                                                                                      1. Ampulla
                                                                                                                        1. Isthmus
                                                                                                                          1. Intramural Part
                                                                                                                          2. Fertilization Site
                                                                                                                            1. Sperm Transport
                                                                                                                              1. Egg Transport
                                                                                                                            2. Uterus
                                                                                                                              1. Gross Anatomy
                                                                                                                                1. Fundus
                                                                                                                                  1. Body
                                                                                                                                    1. Cervix
                                                                                                                                    2. Layers of the Uterine Wall
                                                                                                                                      1. Perimetrium
                                                                                                                                        1. Myometrium
                                                                                                                                          1. Endometrium
                                                                                                                                          2. Menstrual Cycle
                                                                                                                                            1. Menstrual Phase
                                                                                                                                              1. Proliferative Phase
                                                                                                                                                1. Secretory Phase
                                                                                                                                              2. Vagina
                                                                                                                                                1. Structure and Function
                                                                                                                                                  1. Muscular Tube
                                                                                                                                                    1. Fornices
                                                                                                                                                    2. Role in Childbirth
                                                                                                                                                      1. Birth Canal
                                                                                                                                                        1. Stretching
                                                                                                                                                      2. External Genitalia (Vulva)
                                                                                                                                                        1. Labia Majora
                                                                                                                                                          1. Structure
                                                                                                                                                            1. Functions
                                                                                                                                                            2. Labia Minora
                                                                                                                                                              1. Structure
                                                                                                                                                                1. Functions
                                                                                                                                                                2. Clitoris
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Structure
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Functions
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Vestibule
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Urethral Opening
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Vaginal Opening
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Vestibular Glands
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Mammary Glands
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Structure and Function
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Mammary Tissue
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Ductal System
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Nipple and Areola
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Lactation
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Milk Production
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Milk Ejection
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Hormonal Control
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Female Reproductive Cycle
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Ovarian Cycle
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Follicular Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Ovulation
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Luteal Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Menstrual Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Proliferative Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Secretory Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Hormonal Regulation
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. GnRH
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. FSH and LH
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Estrogens and Progesterone
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Feedback Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Pregnancy and Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Fertilization
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Sperm Capacitation
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Sperm-Egg Binding
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Zygote Formation
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Embryonic Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Cleavage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Implantation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Gastrulation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Organogenesis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Fetal Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Organ Maturation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Placental Function
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Parturition (Birth)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Labor Stages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Hormonal Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Delivery Process
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Reproductive System Disorders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Infertility
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Male Factors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Female Factors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Treatment Options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Prostate Disorders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Prostate Cancer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Prostatitis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Ovarian and Uterine Disorders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Ovarian Cysts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Endometriosis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Uterine Fibroids
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Bacterial STIs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Viral STIs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Prevention
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Treatment

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