Abstract
The reproductive system of both males and females consists of primary (or essential) organs and secondary (or accessory) organs. The primary reproductive organs are referred to as gonads . The female gonads are the ovaries; the male gonads are the testes. The main responsibility of the gonads is secretion of hormones and production of gametes (ova and sperm). Secondary (or accessory) organs are responsible for (1) transporting and nourishing the ova and sperm, and (2) preserving and protecting the fertilised eggs. Secondary (accessory) organs are discussed in the male and female reproductive portions of this chapter.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems |
| Editors | Di Brown, Helen Edwards, Thomas Buckley, Robyn L. Aitken |
| Place of Publication | Chatswood, N.S.W. |
| Publisher | Elsevier Australia |
| Pages | 1338-1361 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Edition | 5th, Australia and New Zealand edition |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729542920 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- surgical nursing
- generative organs