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• Functions of the reproductive system:

  • To produce egg and sperm cells
  • To transport and sustain these cells
  • To nurture the developing fetus
  • To produce hormones
• Structural outline of the female reproductive system:

  • External genitalia (Vulva)
  • Internal genitalia:
  • Vagina
  • Uterus
  • Fallopian Tube (Uterine Tubes)
  • Ovaries
• Structural outline of the male reproductive system:

  • Penis and Scrotum
  • Testes
  • Seminal Vesicles
  • Vas Deferens
  • Ejaculatory Ducts
  • Prostate Glands
  • Urethra and Penis
  • Ejaculatory
• Male reproductive system functions:

  • Produce, maintain, and transport sperm cells and semen
  • Discharge sperm
  • Produce and secrete male sex hormones
• Penis:

  • Male organ for sexual activity
  • Contains nerve endings
  • 3 parts:
  • Root: base of the penis that attaches to the wall of the abdomen
  • Body: tube or cylinder shape with 3 chambers containing erectile tissues
  • Glans: cone-shaped tip with the opening of the urethra for pee and semen transport
• Scrotum:

  • Pouch of pigmented skin, fibrous and connective tissue, and smooth muscle
  • Divided into two compartments, each containing one testis, one epididymis, and the testicular end of a spermatic cord
  • Protects and provides climate control for testicles
• Testes:

  • Oval-shaped organs in the scrotum
  • Produce testosterone and sperm
  • Spermatic cord holds them in place and supplies blood
• Epididymis:

  • Coiled tube resting on the back of each testicle
  • Carries and stores sperm cells
  • Brings sperm to maturity
• Vas Deferens:

  • Long, muscular tube from epididymis to the pelvic cavity
  • Transports mature sperm to the urethra for ejaculation
• Ejaculatory Ducts:

  • Formed by the vas deferens joining with seminal vesicle ducts
  • Collect fluid from the prostate to add to semen
• Seminal Vesicles:

  • Sack-like pouches near the base of the bladder
  • Make up 80% of ejaculatory fluid, including fructose for sperm energy
• Prostate Gland:

  • Walnut-sized gland below the bladder
  • Adds fluid to ejaculate to nourish sperm
• Urethra:

  • Tube that carries pee from the bladder outside the body
• Female reproductive system functions:

  • Produce egg cells and secrete sex hormones
  • Provide a site for fertilization
  • Protect and nourish a fertilized egg until fully developed
• Female reproductive system structural outline:

  • Vulva:
  • External Anatomy:
  • Vestibule
  • Clitoral Hood
  • Clitoris
  • Mons Pubis
  • Labia Majora
  • Labia Minora
  • Internal Anatomy:
  • Ovaries
  • Fallopian Tubes
  • Cervix
  • Vagina
  • Hymen
• Types of Hymen:

  • Circumferential
  • Half-Moon
  • Septate
  • Imperforate
  • Scribiform
  • Microperforate