Reproductive Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Three layers of the vagina
A
Inner
middle
outer
2
Q
Functions of the vagina
A
Acts as the receptacle for the penis during sexual intercourse (coitus)
Provides an elastic passageway through which baby passes during childbirth
3
Q
Three layers of the uterus
A
Perimetrium,
myometrium
endometrium
4
Q
Components of the female reproductive system
A
Two Ovaries (where eggs are stored, develop and are released)
The Womb (uterus) – where a fertilised egg implants and a pregnancy grows
The Fallopian Tubes – two thin tubes that connect the ovaries to the womb
The Cervix – the lower part of the womb that connects to the vagina
The Vagina – a tube of muscle connecting the cervix to the outside of the body.
5
Q
Components of the male reproductive system
A
2 Testes 2 Epididymides 2 Deferent ducts (vas deferens) 2 Spermatic cords 2 Seminal vesicles 2 Ejaculatory ducts 1 Prostate gland 1 Penis
