Reproductive System

• Tunica Albugenia - capsule that surrounds each testis
• Septa - extensions of the capsule that extent into the testis and divide it into lobules
• Gonalds - primary sex organs and produce gametes / testes in male and ovaries in female
• Sperm - male gamete
• Ova - female gamete
• Epididymis - it is comma shaped, tightly coiled tube function to mature and store sperm cell at least 20 days
• urethra - extends from the base of the urinary bladder to the tip of the penis it carries both urine and sperm
• Vas Deferens - carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct and passes through the inguinal canal and over the bladder and moves sperm by peristalsis
• Spermatic cord - ductus deferens, blood vessels and nerves in a connective tissue sheath
• Prostatic urethra - regions of the urethra surrounded by prostate
• Membranous urethra - region of the urethra from prostatic urethra to penis
• Vasectomy - cutting of the ductus deferens at the level of the testes to prevent transporation of sperm
• Seminal Vesicles - located at the base of the bladder and produces a thick, yellowish secretion or 60% of semen
• Prostate Gland - encircles the upper part of the urethra and secretes a milky fluid and helps to activate sperm
• Scrotum - divide sac of skin outside the abdomen and should maintain testes at 3 degree celcius lower than normal body temperature
• Bulbourethral Glands - pea-sized gland inferior to the prostate and produces a thick and clear mucus and serves as lubricant during sexual intercourse
• Penis - delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract
• glans penis - enlarged penis
• prepuce - foreskin
• Semen - mixture of sperm and accessory gland secretions that is released from the penis
• Spermatogenesis - production of sperm cells and begins at puberty and continues throughout life and takes 64 to 72 days
• Ovaries - composed of ova follicle and structure of an ovarian follicle
• Primary Follicle - contains an immature oocyte
• Graafian Follicle - growing follicle with a maturing oocyte
• Suspensory Ligaments - secure every lateral walls of the pelvis
• Ovarian Ligaments - attach to uterus
• Broad ligament - a fold of the peritoneum, encloses suspensory ligament
• Fallopian tube - A tube that connects the ovaries to the uterus and provide a site for fertilization
• Fimbriae - fingerlike projections at the distal end that receive the oocyte
• Uterus - located between the urinary bladder and rectum and hollow organ that receives a fertilized egg
• Broad ligament - attached tot the pelvis
• Uterosacral ligaments - anchored posteriorly
• Vagina - extends from the cervix to to exterior of body serves as a birth canal and receives the penis during sexual intercourse
• Hymen - partially closes the vagina until it is ruptured
• Body - main portion of uterus
• Fundus - area where uterine tube enters
• Cervix - narrow outlet that protrudes into the vagina
• Mons pubis - fatty area overlying pubic symphasis and covered with pubic hair after puberty
• Endometrium - the inner lining of the uterus that is shed at the end of the menstrual cycle
• Myometrium - the middle muscular layer of the uterus that contracts during childbirth