Human Reproduction Flashcards
oviduct (Fallopian tube)
leads from ovary to uterus
ovary
produces eggs, attached to back wall of the abdominal cavity below the kidney
uterus (womb)
cavity with thick muscular walls where the baby develops
cervix
neck of uterus
vagina
muscular tube that opens to the outside
clitoris
area very sensitive to stimulation
labia
fleshy lobes that protect the opening of the vagina
seminal vesicle
opens into the sperm duct and produces seminal fluid
prostate gland
opens into the urethra and produces an alkaline fluid which neutralises urine
sperm duct
from the testis opens into the urethra
urethra
passes down the penis, both urine and sperm pass through it
epididymus
leads to sperm duct
foreskin
covers the glans
glans
head of penis, very sensitive to stimulation
testis
bundle of sperm-producing tubules which join and lead to the epididymus
what’s the purpose of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
strong sac of skin enclosing the TESTES
what’s the purpose of the epididymus in the male reproductive system?
muscular tube in which SPERM stored and activated
what’s the purpose of the testes in the male reproductive system?
site of sperm production- constant after PUBERTY
what’s the purpose of the penis in the male reproductive system?
erectile organ- transfers sperm into the vagina of the female
what’s the purpose of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
shared tube though which URINE and SEMEN leave body
what’s the purpose of the sperm duct in the male reproductive system?
tube through which ejaculated sperm pass- URETHRA
what’s the purpose of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
adds lubricating secretion to sperm to help form SEMEN
what’s the purpose of the seminal vesicle in the male reproductive system?
adds nourishing secretion to sperm to help form SEMEN
what’s the purpose of the pubic bone in the male reproductive system?
part of the PELVIC GIRDLE- provides protection
what’s the purpose of the bladder in the male reproductive system?
muscular storage sac for URINE
what’s the purpose of the ureter in the male reproductive system?
tube linking BLADDER to a KYDNEY- carries URINE
what’s the purpose of the rectum in the male reproductive system?
region of gut in which waste compacted into FAECES
what’s the purpose of the anus in the male reproductive system?
muscle opening though which FEACES EGESTED
what’s the purpose of the vulva in the female reproductive system?
opening to the REPRODUCTIVE and URINARY system
what’s the purpose of the urethra in the female reproductive system?
tube linking BLADDER to outside via VULVA- carries urine
what’s the purpose of the vagina in the female reproductive system?
muscular tube where SPERM deposited during INTERCOURSE
what’s the purpose of the bone in the female reproductive system?
part of the PELVIC GIRDLE provides protection for the PUBIC region
what’s the purpose of the bladder in the female reproductive system?
muscular storage sac for URINE
what’s the purpose of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
ring of muscle restricting opening into UTERUS- dilates for BIRTH
what’s the purpose of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
very muscular muscle in which EMBRYO implants and FOETUS grows
what’s the purpose of the oviduct in the female reproductive system?
route for EGG:OVARY->UTERUS-usual site for FERTILISATION
what’s the purpose of the ovary in the female reproductive system?
site for EGG(OVUM) production- about one very 56 days per ovary
what’s the purpose of the ureter in the female reproductive system?
tube linking the BLADDER to one of the KIDNEYS- carries URINE
what’s the purpose of the rectum in the female reproductive system?
region of the GUT in which waste compacted into FAECES
what’s the purpose of the anus in the female reproductive system?
muscular opening though which FAECES EGESTED
