Reproductive system Flashcards
functions
parturition, oogenesis, fertilisation of the ova, zygote implantation, foetal growth
ovary lies in
mesovarium
ovary in a pouch called
ovarian bursa
ovary attach to body through
suspensory ligament
functions of ovary
production of ova and secretion of hormones
uterine tube
collection of ova as they secrete from follicle, takes them to the horns, fertilisation site
infundibulum
uterine tube next to ovary, captures ova when ovaluation and puts in the uterine tube
layer of uterine wall
endometrium
myometrium
mesmetrium
uterus
developing embryos and aids expulsation
cervix
sphinter connects uterus with vagina
male reproductive tract functions
production, storage, nourishment and transportation of sperm
testis
spermatogenesis, creation of seminal fluid, secretion of testosterone
epididyimis
store and mature sperms
efferent ducts
connect testis with epididymis