Reproductive System Anatomy and Function Review

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The function of the scrotum
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The function of the scrotum
The function of the scrotum is it keeps and relegates the testis temperature for sperm production.
The male reproductive glands
testis
Tube like structures and site of production of the sperm
semuneferous tubules
male reproductive cell
sperm
produced in the glands and is the male reproductive hormone
testosterone
once sperm have been produced, they are stored for up to 60 days in the
epididymis
when a man is aroused, millions of sperm cells are released and they travel up two tubes and connect to the urethra
vas deferens
the seminal vesicles release a fluid and the function of it is
to keep sperm mobile and alive
the prostate gland releases a fluid and the function of the fluid is
to neutralize acidity
the Cowper's gland releases a fluid and the function of the fluid is
to prepare the urethra for ejaculation
the combination of the ___________, fluid from the ________________________, fluid from the ________________________ gland, and fluid from the __________________ gland is what makes semen.sperm, seminal vesicles, Cowper's gland, and the prostate gland is what makes semen.the urethra is a tube that travels the length of the penis and its function is to carry bothurine and semen out of the bodythe female reproductive glands are theovariesinside the reproductive cells, ______________ are storedeggsthe female reproductive hormones are produced in the ovariesestrogen and progesteroneduring the menstrual cycle, a mature egg is released on day _________ and this is called ___________14 and Ovulationthe Fallopian tubes have two functions and they area passageway for a mature egg and the sight of fertilizationegg cell travels down the Fallopian tube to the uterus and the function of it is toto house and nurture a fetusthere is blood rich lining on the uterus, the ________________ and the function of the lining is toendometrium and to prepare for pregnancythe neck of the uterus and the two functions arecervix and to protect the uterus from bacteria and to prepare for birththe vagina is a tube like organ and the three functions arewalls expand during sexual activity, birth canal, and menstrual flow will exit the body through it