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Question 1

Epididymis

Answer 1

a tube that leads to the vas deferens that stores sperm

Question 2

Vas Deferens

Answer 2

a muscular tube fuses w the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct

Question 3

Seminal vesicle

Answer 3

attatched to vas deferens & provides an energy source for sperm cells

Question 4

prostate gland

Answer 4

a chesnut shaped structure that secretes a milky fluid to neutralize sperm-cell containing fluid

Question 5

bulbourethral glands

Answer 5

two structures that secrete a fluid that serves as a lubricant for the penis

Question 6

scrotum

Answer 6

pouch that encloses the testes

Question 7

penis

Answer 7

consists of 3 columns of erectile tissue that is specialized to become erect for sexual intercourse

Question 8

ovaries

Answer 8

produce estrogen and; progesterone, as well as egg cells

Question 9

uterine tubes

Answer 9

also known as fallopian tubes, connects ovaries to uterus

Question 10

uterus

Answer 10

recieves embryo, and sustains it’s life during development

Question 11

cervix

Answer 11

lower 3rd of uterus; dilates to allow baby to pass through

Question 12

vagina

Answer 12

recieves erect penis; transports baby through birth

Question 13

labia majora

Answer 13

encloses and protects external organs;

Question 14

labia minora

Answer 14

protects openings of vagina and urethra

Question 15

clitoris

Answer 15

associated w feelings of pleasure during sexual stimulation

Question 16

birth process (4)

Answer 16

• Estrogen excited contractions while progesterone does the opposite
• During birth, progesterone decreases
• Pituitary gland releases oxytocin
• Following birth = placenta

Question 17

Twins

Answer 17

-If two eggs are released and a fertilized,
they make fraternal twins
-If 1 egg splits into 2 they for identical twins

Question 18

Testes

Answer 18

produces sperm cells and; testosterone