Reproductive system

• chromosomes

  • these contain genetic information for inherited traits such as skin color or hair color
• zygote

  • this refers to the fertilized egg
• testes

  • oval shaped organs found inside the scrotum
• scrotum

  • known as the protective sac of skin
• male reproductive system

  A) ureter

  B) seminal vesicle

  C) bladder

  D) prostate gland

  E) penis

  F) urethra

  G) rectum

  H) vas deferens

  I) epididymis

  J) testes

  
• seminiferous tubules

  • this is where sperm is produced (where spermatogenesis happens)
• luteinizing hormone (LH)

  • stimulates the secretion of testosterone
  • changes the empty follicle to the corpus luteum
• follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

  • along with testosterone, it stimulates sperm production in the seminiferous tubules
  • it stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles
• testosterone

  • responsible for the development of secondary male characteristics during puberty
  • regulates sperm production, libido
• epididymis

  • this is where sperm is stored until they are able to swim and move
• vas deferens

  • the tube that carries the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
• urethra

  • where urine and sperm cells exit the body
  • carries sperm and urine down the penis
• parts of the sperm cell

  A) nucleus

  B) acrosome

  C) midpiece

  D) tail

  
• head

  • part of the sperm cell that contains the chromosomes
• midpiece

  • part of the sperm that contains the mitochondria that supply energy needed to propel the sperm through the female reproductive tract
• acrosome

  • the cap which stores the enzyme needed to help penetrate an egg cell during fertilization
• tail

  • part of the sperm that enables it to move
• semen

  • The white fluid that comes out of the penis during ejaculation
• sperm

  • The male reproductive cells which are part of the semen
• prostate gland

  • alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids present in the female reproductive system
• seminal vesicles

  • a fluid rich in sugars that sperm cells use for energy
• bulbourethral glands

  • alkaline fluid that neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra
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  A) epididymis

  B) vas deferens

  C) collecting ducts

  D) seminiferous tubules

  
• penis

  • it deposits sperm into the vagina during copulation
• copulation

  • another term for sexual intercourse
• ejaculation

  • the PROCESS where sperm exits the penis
• impotence

  • Known as erectile dysfunction
• infertility

  • The body does not produce “good” sperm
• female reproductive system

  A) fallopian tube

  B) ovary

  C) endometrium

  D) uterus

  E) cervix

  F) vagina

  
• ovaries

  • is responsible for producing the eggs
  • it produces the hormone estrogen
  • where the ova are produced
• estrogen

  • this hormone triggers the development of secondary female characteristics
  • stimulates egg development
• menarche

  • first discharge of blood from the vagina
• gestation

  • another term for pregnancy
• ova

  • refers to the mature egg
• cilia

  • hair-like structures that sweep the ovum into the fallopian tube
• fallopian tube

  • a passageway where ovum moves from the ovary to the uterus
  • the usual site of fertilization
• vagina

  • where sperm is deposited during copulation
• cervix

  • the entrance of the uterus
  • a sphincter muscle between the uterus and vagina
• uterus

  • where the fertilized egg is implanted
  • houses the developing fetus
• ovarian cycle

  • prepares the egg for maturation