Reproductive System Flashcards
Estrogen + Progesterone are hormones produced in the
Ovaries
Estrogen + Progesterone allow for the
Release of the egg from the ovaries
The reproductive hormone release is controlled by the
Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus releases GnRH which travels to the
Anterior Pituitary
GnRH releases
LH and FSH from the Anterior Pituitary
The Testes allow for
- Spermatogenesis
- Creation of Testosterone
Which muscles of the Scrotum regulate temperature?
Cremaster + Dartos Muscle
The Epididymis sits on top of the
Testes
What happens to the sperm in the Epididymis?
- It gains more Mitochondria
- Develops flagella
The Sperm drains out of the Epididymis and goes into the
Vans Deferens
What are the Accessory Glands of the male reproductive system?
- Seminal Vesicle
- Prostate Gland
- Bulbourethral Gland
The Seminal Vesicle provides sperm with
Semen + alkaline fluid
The Prostate Gland provides sperm with
Prostatic fluid which allows sperm to be more motile
The Bulbourethral Gland is where
Thick lubricant is made
After egg matures, it is pushed out of the ovary via
Ovulation
