L1: Reproductive system

Cards (12)

  • What are the organ structures of reproductive system for males?
    1. Testes
    2. Accessory organs
    3. External genitalia
  • What is included in the accessory organs?
    • Epididymis
    • Ductus deferens
    • Seminal glands
    • Prostate glands
    • Urethra
  • What is included for external genitalia of males?
    Penis and scrotum
  • What is the primary function of testes?
    Produce sperm, also produces hormones. (In endocrine system as well).
  • What is the primary function of accessory organs for males?
    • Sperm maturation
    • sperm from epididymis
    • Seminal fluid
    • Seminal fluid
    • Sperm to exterior
  • What is the primary function of external genitalia for males?
    Reproduction and thermal control testes
  • What is the organ structures of reproductive system for females?
    • Ovaries
    • Uterine tubes
    • Uterus
    • Vagina and external genitalia
    • Mammary glands
  • What is the primary function of ovaries?
    Oocytes and hormones (in endocrine system as well)
  • What is the primary function of uterine tubes?
    Delievery oocyte, location of fertilisation
  • What is the primary function of uterus?
    Embryonic development
  • What is the primary function of vagina and external genitalia?
    Lubrication, sperm reception, birth canal
  • What is the primary function of Mammary glands?
    Nutrition for new-born (this is a modified sweat gland and so also part of the integumentary system)