Sperm Wars 2: Anatomy Flashcards
Is pear-shaped, is balanced on top of the far end of the vagina.
Womb
Has a narrow channel running through it, and it is this channel which the sperm must pass on their way in.
Cervix
Is connected to the womb by the cervix.
Vagina
Is secreted continuously, primarily by the glands in the top half of the cervix, furthest from the vagina.
Cervical Mucus
The purposes of cervical mucus are…
- Helps defend against bacteria and disease.
- Allows sperm to enter.
- Vital to a woman’s health and safety.
- Secreted continuously.
- Changes during fertile periods.
Flowback occurs anywhere from
10 minutes to 2 hours after insemination.
How much sperm is pushed out during flowback?
1/2
The average insemination consists of how much sperm?
300 million
What produces the bulk of seminal fluid?
Prostate gland
Too much sperm in the Fallopian tubes can cause…
Can kill other sperm or even the egg.