anatomy reproductive system study guide Flashcards
male gametes
sperm
organs that produce eggs
ovaries
passageway for eggs to travel from an ovary
fallopian tube
milky white, sticky mix of sperm and fluids
semen
tip of the penis
glans
the lower opening of the uterus
cervix
female gametes
ova
spongy tissue that fills with blood during arousal
erectile tissue
the site of fertilization
fallopian tube
the release of an egg from an ovary
ovulation
actual site of sperm production
seminiferous tubules
the birth canal
vagina
paired organs located outside of the body
testes
long coiled tube where sperm mature
epididymis
gland the size of a peach pit that produces fluid
prostate gland
reason the scrotum is outside the body
cooler tempatures
muscular organ that houses a fetus
uterus
releases a fluid to neutralize the acid in the urethra
bulbourethral gland
delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract
penis
releases a high fructose solution for nourishing sperm
seminal vesicle
long tube sperm move through to reach the urethra
vas deferens
external sac that holds the testes
scrotum
what route does sperm take out of the body
seminiferous tubules—epididymis—vas deferens—urethra
secondary sex characteristics for females
menstrual cycle, breast development, axillary and pubic hair, increased fat on hips and breasts, widening of hips
secondary sex characteristics for males
voice deepens, hair growth(facial, axillary, pubic), increased muscle mass, increased bone mass
female duct system
fallopian tubes—uterus—vagina
estrogen
secreted by ovaries, causes female mammary glands to grow during puberty
testosterone
produced in testes
LH (female)
triggers the release of an egg (ovulation)
follicle (male)
(FSH) stimulates sperm production
follicle (female)
(FSH) stimulates the growth of eggs
sudden increase in Luteinizing hormone (female)
=ovulation
What is shed during the menstrual cycle?
endometrial lining
progesterone
helps regulate menstrual cycle, also prepares uterus for pregnancy
