← Anatomy chapter 19reproductive system Export Options Alphabetize Word-Def Delimiter Tab Comma Custom Def-Word Delimiter New Line Semicolon Custom Data Copy and paste the text below. It is read-only. Select All seminiferous tubules where is sperm made spermatogenic cells male sex cells are produced by the acrosome the enzyme containing structure that helps the sperm cell penetrate the ovum is the meiosis sex cells are produced in a process called haploid meiosis n store sperm as they mature the function of the epididymis is to fructose substance that is added to sperm cells by the seminal vescile lubricate the penis the function of the secretion of the bulbourethral glands is to cowpers gland another name for the bulbourethral glands secondary sexual in a male puberity inlcuding hair growth and muscles are examples of ovulation the egg is released from the ovary in a process called mammography the most sensitive test used to detect breast tumors and determine the location of a breast lump is a condoms, spermicides, cervical caps barrier method scrotum pouch of skin and subcutaneous tissue that encloses the testes for protection and temperature regulation androgen male sex hormones testosterone stimulates development of the male reproductive organs oogenesis meiosis FSH at puberty what initiates follicle maturation egg FSH matures what ciliated cells line the tube and peristalic contractions in the wall of the tube help transport the secondary oocyte down the uterine tube. fertilization may occur endometrium houses the baby uterus recieves the embryo and sustains it during developement clitoris small projection at the anterior end of the vulva. corresponds to the male penis estrogen developes and maintains most female secondary sex characteristics LH triggers ovulation estrogen and progestrone have low levels during menstrual cycle scrotum produces testerone sperm maturation what happens in the epididymis sperm, fructose, prostaglandins, mucous found in sperm emmission movement of sperm cells and accessory gland secretions into the uretha ejaculation forcing semen to the outside anterior pituitary which organ secretes FSH testes secrets testerone 2 or 3 polar base 1 egg small polar body haploid secondary oocyte drawing the egg cell into the uterine tube what is the function on cilia labia majora enclose and protect the other external reproductive organs; they correspond to the scrotum clitoris found between the vulva between the labia minora LH midcylce surge triggering ovulation curettage surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrium of the uterus is scrapped endometriosis tissue similar to the inner linning of the uterus occuring within the pelvic cavity hysterectomy surgical removal of the uterus mastitis inflammation of a mammary gland ; can happen when lactating condition of reproductive system and hormones two major influences on the reproductive system epidimymis has tube that leads to vas deferens vasectomy man cut vas deferns