Reproductive Organs Flashcards
1
Q
Uterus
A
- hollow, strong walls, protect and carry
* cervix, bottom neck, tightly closed, protect inside
2
Q
Ovaries
A
- 2 on each side
- produce and contain
- take turns, ovum
3
Q
Oviducts
A
- ovaries to uterus
- muscular
- ovum to uterus
- fertilisation
4
Q
Vagina
A
- uterus to outside
- canal, penis, sperm
- menstrual blood
- birth canal, stretches
5
Q
Testes + scrotum
A
- produce sperm, outside body, in pouch
* constant temp. 35
6
Q
Sperm duct
A
- semen from testes to penis
* sperm from testes to urethra
7
Q
Penis
A
- external
- erect to go into vagina
- head covered by loose fold of skin, foreskin
8
Q
Urethra
A
- semen, ejaculation
- urine, urination
- not at same time
