Biology: Reproductive System B Flashcards
Gonads
Primary organs of the reproductive system (testes in males and ovaries in females).
Testes
Organs that produce male gametes (sperm).
Scrotum
Structure that houses and protects the testes, regulating their temperature for optimal sperm production.
Epididymis
Part of the male reproductive pathway; stores and matures sperm.
Vas Deferens
Tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Seminal Vesicles
Glands that contribute fluids to semen to nourish sperm.
Prostate Gland
Produces fluid that helps form semen, aiding sperm movement.
Bulbourethral Glands
Glands that secrete a fluid to lubricate and protect sperm in the semen.
Ovaries
Organs where eggs are produced in females.
Ovulation
Process during which an egg is released from the ovary.
Uterus
Muscular organ that supports the development of an embryo and fetus during pregnancy.
Cervix
Connects the uterus to the vagina; serves as a passageway for sperm and childbirth.
Vagina
Birth canal and site for sperm entry during reproduction.
Testosterone
Hormone that controls sperm production and influences male secondary sexual traits.
Estrogen
Hormone that regulates the female reproductive cycle along with progesterone.
Progesterone
Hormone that helps regulate the female reproductive cycle.
Fallopian Tube
Connects the ovaries to the uterus; typical site of fertilization.
Fertilization
Process where a sperm cell combines with an egg cell, typically occurring in the fallopian tube.
Menstrual Cycle
Monthly cycle of changes in the female reproductive system, including ovulation and menstruation.
Accessory Glands
Glands (including the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands) that produce fluids to combine with sperm to form semen.
