reproductive system Flashcards
structure of the reproductive sysyem male
testes, epydidymis, vas defrens , seminal vesicles, prostrate gland , penis
testes
oval shape and produces sperm and testosterone
epydidymis
long coiled tube that transports sperm
vas deferens
is a long thin tube that carries sperm from epididymis to the seminal vesicles
seminal vesicles
are pair of sac like stuctures that produce a fluid that nourishes the sperm
prostate gland
is a small round organ that produces a fluid that helps transport the sperm
sturcture of female reproductive system
ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva
ovaries
oval shaped and prroduce eggs and hormones
fallopian tubes
are pair of long thin tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus
uterus
pear shapes that houses and protects a developing fetus
vagina
is long cylindrical that carries blood from the uterus during a womens monthly period; provides a passage way for sperm until its distributed to the uterus allows for vaginal childbirth
vulva
the external female genitalia that includes the labia, clitoris and urethra
endocrine and reproductive sytem relationship
gonadotropin-releasing hormone
is produced by the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and lutciniing hormone from the pituitary gland
follicle stimulating hormone
helps stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries and control the menstrual cycle
lutecinizing hormone
helps to trigger ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovary
testosterone
is a hormone produced by the testes that help to produce sperm and develop male charateristics. unlike in females sperm is not cyclical like eggs and are constantly produced and matured
estrogen
is a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps to develop female charateristics and regulates the menstrual cycle
