Biology: Reproductive System A Flashcards
What are the primary organs of the reproductive system called?
The primary organs are called gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females).
Where are male gametes produced?
Male gametes, or sperm, are produced in the testes.
What is the role of the scrotum?
The scrotum houses and protects the testes and regulates their temperature for optimal sperm production.
Name the male reproductive pathway for sperm.
The male reproductive pathway for sperm includes the epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, and urethra.
What fluids contribute to semen?
Fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands contribute to semen.
Where are eggs produced in females?
Eggs are produced in the ovaries.
What happens during ovulation?
During ovulation, an egg is released from the ovary.
What is the function of the uterus?
The uterus is a muscular organ that supports the development of an embryo and fetus during pregnancy.
What is the role of the cervix?
The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina and serves as a passageway for sperm and childbirth.
Define the vagina’s function.
The vagina serves as the birth canal and is the site for sperm entry during reproduction.
Name the hormone that controls sperm production.
Testosterone controls sperm production.
Which hormones regulate the female reproductive cycle?
Estrogen and progesterone regulate the female reproductive cycle.
What structure connects the ovaries to the uterus?
The fallopian tube connects the ovaries to the uterus.
Describe the role of the fallopian tube.
The fallopian tube transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus and is the typical site for fertilization.
What does semen contain?
Semen contains sperm and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands.
