Male Reproductive System
sperm
First, ________
are produced in the small seminiferous
tubules of the ______.
These oval-shaped glands are
testes
protected by a sac called the __________.
After the
scrotum
sperm cells are produced, they are stored in a large
coiled tube on the outer surface of each testicle called
the ___________.
From this tube the sperm go into a
epididymus
larger tube called the ___________,
which eventually
Vas deferens
carries them to the external male reproductive organ,
penis
the ________.
Along the way sperm is nourished by a
Cowper’s gland
sugary fluid from the ______________,
a chemical
prostate
fluid from the ____________
which is the most
common site of cancer in men, and fluid from the
Seminal vesicles which are 2 small glands located near
__________
the bladder.
These fluids plus the sperm cells combine to
semen
form _________,
the fluid ejaculated from
orgasm
the penis during __________.
Before a
male can ejaculate, the spongy tissue
surrounding the penis becomes engorged
with blood causing the penis to become
stiff and hard. This is known as an
erection
_______.
The tube that carries the semen
urethra
from the body is the ________.
This tube
urine
also carries ________
from the bladder.
Males can also have uncontrolled
ejaculation during sleep, which are called
Nocturnal emissions
______________________.
Male Function
A. bladder- stores urine
B. Seminal vessicle- produces fluid that provides
energy for the sperm
C. Prostate gland- produces fluid that protects the
sperm
D. Cowper’s gland- produces fluid that lubricates the
urethra
E. Testes- produces sperm and testosterone
F. Skip
G. Urethra- carries urine and sperm out of body
H. Penis- male sex organ
I. Vas deferens- carries sperm to the glands
J. Epididymis- stores sperm for 2-3 days
The Female
Reproduction System
egg cells
First, _______are
produced in two almond shaped
organs known as the _____.
ovaries During the process of
ovulation
ovum
_________,
a mature egg ______
is released and
Fallopian tubes For a few days the
enters one of two _________.
uterus
egg cell travels towards the pear- shaped _____.
The
lining of this organ thickens in preparation for a
fertilized egg. If the egg is not fertilized by the male
sperm
cell
_______.
It will leave the body together with the lining
of the uterus and a small amount of blood. This is
menstruation
called _________.
cervix
The lower portion of the uterus is called the _____
and is a common site of cancer in women. The
female organ of intercourse is the ______.
vagina A
circular fold of skin is usually present at the
hymen
entrance to this organ and is called the ______.
Outside of this organ are folds of skin covered
labia Between
with pubic hair known as the _____.
these skin folds is a small, round, sensitive area
of skin called the ________.
The development of
clitoris
the reproductive system is triggered by the
hormones ________
estrogen and ___________,
progesterone which
cause many physical changes in a girl. This
puberty
period of change is called __________.
Fallopian Tubescarries eggs
Ovaries- produces
and release egg cell
Endometrium- lining
of the uterus, sheds
monthly
Uterus- muscular
organ, holds baby
Cervix- base of
uterus, dilates when
baby is born
Vagina- muscular,
birth canal