functions Flashcards
cap on the head of the sperm
acrosome
where the sperm develops
seminiferous tubules
process of producing sperm cells
Spermatogenesis
Coiled duct perched on the Testes that secretes substances to nourish & store mature Sperm
epididymis
main duct that conevys mature sperm through the urethra
vas deferens
Exocrine Glands that secrete fluid into the Vas Deferens
seminal vesicle
Exocrine gland that encircles a male’s Urethra and has secretions that regulate pH
prostate gland
Exocrine glands that secrete mucus into the Urethra & lubricates the end of the Penis
Bulbourethral Gland
Process of Egg Cell formation
Oogenesis
Immature egg & surrounding cells
ovarian follicle
Release of the Secondary Oocyte from the Ovary
ovulation
Pair of tubes connecting the Ovaries to the Uterus
oviduct
Thin membrane that partially covers the opening of the Vagina
hymen
External female reproductive organs
vulva
Space enclosed by the Labia Minora that contains the Vaginal & Urethral openings
vestibule