Male And Female Reproduction System Flashcards
Vas Deferens
Long muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the uretha.
Epididymis
Stores sperm during maturation
Testis
Produces sperm and testosterone
Prostate Glands
Secretes milky, alkaline fluid that neutralises the acidity of the vagina.
Penis Glans
The sensitive end of the penis
Uretha
Carries urine and sperm outside of the body
Erectile Tissue
Spongy tissue that fills with blood during an erection
Scrotum
Houses the testis and controls the temperature of the testis
Foreskin
Double layered smooth muscle tissue that protects the glans penis
Seminal Vesical
Secretes thick fluid rich in sugar, nutrition for the sperm
Uterus
Where the foetus develops
Vagina
A muscular and tubular part of the female genital tract, which in humans extends from the vulva to the cervix
Cervix
Lower part of the uterus that opens to the vagina
Ovary
Where ova are produced and mature
Fallopian Tube
The ova is fertilised here and travels down this duct to the uterus for implantation