Normal A&P of Reproductive System Flashcards
Penis function
Urination and copulation
Urethra (men)
Transport urine and semen
Scrotum function
Maintain temp of testes approx 3 C below normal body temp
Testis function
Produce sperm and testosterone
Seminiferous tubules function
Produce sperm
Epididymis function
Sperm storage and maturation
Vas deferens function
Transport sperm to urethra
Seminal vesicles function
Produce 60% of alkaline semen including fructose to provide energy for sperm
Prostate function
Produced up to 1/3 of the semen and includes nutrients and enzymes to activate sperm
Cowper’s gland function
Secretes mucous and alkaline buffers to neutralize acidic conditions of urethra
Vagina function
Receives penis and semen and serves as birth canal and passage for menstrual flow
Uterus function
Provides passageway for sperm, receives blastocyst, retains and nourishes fetus and expels fetus at term
Cervix function
Cervical mucosa secretes mucous blocking cervical canal entrance to uterus
Endometrium function
Uterine lining in which implantation occurs
Myometrium function
Muscular contractions