Biology

• Testes


  male reproductive organ that produces sperm testis singular
• Scrotum


  pouch that tontains the testes
• Seminiferous tuble


  tube in testes where sperm are produced
• interstitial cells


  cells in the testes that produce sperm.
• epididymis.


  duct where sperm mature and become motile.
• Vas ( ductus )_deferens


  storage duct leading to the penis
• Penis


  organ male for sexual Intercourse
• Urethra


  the tube through which urine and semen exit the body
• Seminal vesicle


  gland that secretes mucus containing the sugar fructose which is an energy source for sperm
• Prostate gland


  secretes alkaline fluid into the urethra milky fluid that increases the pH in the female reproductive tract, providing an environment best suited for sperm.
• Cowper's gland


  secretes mucus-like fluids into the urethra acidity of any urine in the urethra. clear mucus fluid that aids in lubrication and neutralizes the urethra
• Ovaries


  ) one of a pair of female reproductive organs
• follicle


  structure in the ovary that contains an ovum
• fimbriae


  projections that sweep ova from the ovary to the oviduct
• Oviduct


  cilia-lined tube that transports ova from the ovary to the uterus
• Uterus


  organ in which an embryo develops before birth
• endometrium


  membrane that lines the uterus; provides nutrients to the fetus
• Cervix


  opening of the uterus toward the vagina
• Vagina


  tube that leads from the exterior to the uterus
• Abstinence


  Not engaging in any sexual activity is the only sure protection against all STIS.
• Condoms


  Condoms using male or female condoms can reduce, but does not eliminate, the risk of STI transmission.
• intertile


  condition when a man or woman has been unsuccessful for over a year at trying to conceive a child
• Sterile


  a condition in which a man or woman is unable to have children
• endrometriosis.


  . a painful condition in which endometrial tissues grow outside the uterus
• Artificial insemination


  Sperm are collected and concentrated before being placed in the woman's vagina.
• In vitro fertilization (IVF)

  offers a solution for women with blocked oviducts.
• In vitro maturation (IVM)

  involves retrieving immature eggs that are treated in the lab, avoiding risks associated with stimulating ovaries.
• Gamete introfallapian transfer (GIFT),


  the eggs and sperm are brought together in the oviduct rather than in vitro.
• Surrogacy


  Sometimes, an infertile couple contracts another woman to carry a baby for them.
• Super-ovulation


  is the production of multiple eggs as a result of hormone treatment.
• Cyropreservation.


  is the process of freezing eges, sperm or embryos to sub-zero temperatures for later use.
• Abstinence


  (complete lack of sexual intercourse)
• Withdrawal


  the penis is withdrawn from the vagina and female external genitalia before ejaculation
• fertility awarness


  refrain from sexual intercourse during time of woman's highest fertility (from 5 days before ovulation to 1 day after)
• Condoms


  (the male one covers the penis and the female one is inserted in the vagina)
• Sponge


  foam device that fits over the cervix and ålso contains a spermicide
• Cervical cap


  (silicone cap that fits against the cervix; should be used with a spermicide)
• diaphragm


  (latex barrier that covers the cervix; should be used with a spermicide)
• Copper IUD


  (small T-shaped device inserted in the uterus)
• Spermicidal jellies


  creams, or foams: chemicals that destroy sperm on contact