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