Reproductive System Flashcards
Purpose is to generate male gametes (sperm) and deliver them to the female reproductive system
Male Reproductive System
Produce fluids necessary for lubrication and nourishment of sperm
Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
Sac that houses testes away from body to keep the temp. lower during sperm production
Scrotum
Primary reproductive organ; contain seminiferous tubules in which sperm are produced
Testis (testes pl.)
3 components that allow sperm to leave the reproductive system
Vas deferens
Urethra
Penis
Primary role is to generate female gametes (eggs) and incubate the fetus during pregnancy
Female Reproductive System
Where egg fertilization occurs
Fallopian Tubes
fertilized eggs embed in endometrium; placenta produced here
Uterus
Provides nutrients to and removes waste from fetus
Placenta
Opening to female reproductive system
Vagina
superior to vagina; leads to opening of uterus
Cervix
the fallopian tubes connect the uterus to the…
Ovaries
Responsible for maturation and release of the egg
Graafian follicle
Allow for cell to cell communication; part of endocrine system
Hormones
These 2 hormones initiate puberty
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
When Luteinizing hormones are released in males it signals the testes to produce…
Testosterone
Hormones responsible for sperm production
Testosterone, Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Follicle stimulating hormone triggers the production in the ovaries of this hormone…
Estrogen
Causes egg to mature in the Graafian follicle and uterine endometrium to thicken
Estrogen
This hormone is responsible for the release of the egg
Luteinizing hormone
the ___________ produces hormones that help regulate most body functions
Pituitary gland
Empty Graafian follicle responsible for producing large amounts of progesterone, thus preparing endometrium for implantation of fertilized egg
Corpus luteum
This occurs if egg implantation does not occur
uterine lining sheds
cycle of egg maturation and shedding of endometrium
Menstrual cycle
help control secondary sexual characteristics: Production of mammary glands Axial and facial hair Fat deposition patterns muscle growth
Male and female hormones
