Human Endocrine & Reproductive Systems

It is the soft mound of flesh raised above the genitals by a pad of fat under the skin that protects the pubic bone.

These cysts form from cells on the outer surface of the ovary. 

The clitoris is an erectile tissue like the penis.

Paramesonephric ducts are paired ducts of the developing foetus that run down the lateral sides of the urogenital ridge. In females, they develop to form fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and the upper two-thirds of vagina.

It happens when the the sac holding the egg does not break open to release the egg, and the fluid filled sac continues to grow. This type of cyst will often resolve itself in a few months.

General adaptation syndrome describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions towards stress. It is stimulated by hypothalamus of the brain.

It is a steroid hormone from the androgen group that is primarily secreted in the testes. It is the principal male sex hormone and is largely responsible for male growth and development. It does not act via. a second messenger system.

It is a steroid hormone found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates.

Adenylyl cyclase is an enzyme that synthesizes cyclic adenosine monophosphate or cyclic AMP from adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

The adenohypohysis is that portion of the gland that comes from the gut, i.e. it is epithelial in nature. It receives signals from the hypothalamus by the virtue of the hypophyseal portal vein.

Since insulin lowers blood glucose level so it must be secreted in large amount. It is released by the pancreas for regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body.

The scientific term for a wet dream, i.e. cumming during the sleep. It involves ejaculation during sleep for a male.

The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland help to get puberty started in humans.

Type II diabetes mellitus is caused due to insulin resistance primarily within the muscles and fat tissue and inadequate insulin production from the beta cells of pancreas.

It is the bag like structure where the fetus develops in amniotes. It is a tough but thin transparent pair of membrane, which hold a developing embryo until shortly before birth.

Male gonads, or testes, secrete hormones called androgens, the most important of which is testosterone. These hormones regulate body changes associated with sexual development, including enlargement of the penis, the growth spurt that occurs during puberty.

A small organ located near the opening of the vagina is a sensitive site of sexual excitement. Its only purpose is sexual pleasure.

It is secreted by the chief cells of the parathyroid glands. It increases the concentration of calcium in the blood.

The sexual glands of the female produce the hormones; estrogen and progesterone, and in which the ova is developed. Differences include erratic cycles, release more than one egg, and ovarian cysts.

These cells assist with sperm development provide a protective environment, and create a barrier between sperm cells and the circulatory system.

It is the surgical removal of the foreskin or prepuce in males. In arabic, it is known as 'Khatna'.

The most effective form of birth control is to simply refrain form participating in sexual intercourse. If you don't have sex, then you won't get pregnant.

It is the inflammation of one or both testes. It may be caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STD), such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.

The female external genitalia are collectively known as the vulva or pudendum. They consist of paired folds called the labia majora, which are thickly padded with subcutaneous fat, covered by skin and pubic hair, and have a moist internal lining.

Primordial follicles are indiscernible to the naked eye. However, these eventually develop into primary, secondary and tertiary vesicular follicles.They accommodate a primary oocyte and several layers of follicle cells.