Reproductive System Flashcards
Ovulation
Releasing ova middle 14th day
Menstruation cycle
Monthly cycle female menstruation ovulation occur.
Ova
Female reproductive cell viable 5-7 days
Sperm
Male reproductive cell viable 5-7 days
Menstruation
Releasing Endometrium lining Uterus
Fertile
Ability reproduce
Fertilization
Conception uniting sperm and ova occurs in the Fallopian tubes
Puberty
Child matures physically
Scrotum
Stores protects testis temperature 2-3 degrees below body temp.
Testis (male gonads)
Produces sperm (spermatogenesis) produce testosterone
Epididymis
Stores sperm 30-60 days
Vas Deferens
Transports sperm
Vasectomy (male sterilization)
Surgically blocking Vas Deferens
Prostate gland
Semen fluid carries sperm muscles assist ejaculation
Seminal vesicle
Produces semen
Ejaculatory duct
Ejaculation semen sperm
Urethra
Tube penis ejaculation urination
Cowper’s gland
Cleansing lubricating fluid purges acids
Penis
Male sex organ deposits semen vagina
Ovary (female gonads)
Produces ova hormones
Fimbria
Finger like projections Fallopian tubes receive ova
Fallopian tubes
Attaches ovary uterus tube ova reach uterus
Uterus (womb)
Zygote (fertilized egg) attaches develops elastic muscular.
Cervix
Opening between Uterus Vagina 2cm in diameter
Vagina (birth canal)
Sperm deposited ejaculation passageway childbirth
Urethra
Tube empties urine Bladder
Labia
Covers protects Vagina Urethra
Clitoris
Sexual stimulation female
Female reproductive life
Lasts 35-40yrs
Menarche
Onset menstruation
Tubal pregnancy
Zygote remains Fallopian tube
Tubal ligation (female sterilization)
Surgically blocking Fallopian tubes
Endometrium
Inner lining uterus
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal Uterus
Endometriosis
Problems endometrium