Unit 12 Introduction

The Reproductive System refers to the tissues, glands, and organs involved in producing offspring. In females, it includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva. In males, it includes the prostate, seminal vesicles, scrotum, testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra, and penis.

Objectives

After you complete this unit, you will be able to:

• Define terms that relate to the male and female reproductive systems.
• Recognize prefixes, root words, and suffixes related to the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders.
• Recall abbreviations related to the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders.