Reproductive System

Prostate gland

________: produces a milky fluid that helps activate sperm.

Hormones

________ play a crucial role in maintaining pregnancy and preparing the body for childbirth.

male reproductive system

Overall, the ________ plays a crucial role in the continuation of the human species by producing and delivering sperm for fertilization.

Menstruation

________: if the egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining is shed again.

Labor

________: The myometrium contracts to push the fetus out of the uterus and through the birth canal.

Cervix

________: the opening of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

reproductive system

The ________ is responsible for the production of offspring.

Fallopian tubes

________: transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

Ovulation

________: release of an egg from the ovary.

Cortex

________: Contains ovarian follicles (each containing an immature egg)

Perimetrium

________: The outermost layer that covers the uterus.

labia minora

The ________ are the inner lips of the vulva.

labia majora

The ________ are the outer lips of the vulva.

Progesterone

________: Prepares uterus for pregnancy, maintains pregnancy.

vulva

The ________ is the external female genitalia.

Vas deferens

________: transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

Childbirth

________: Allows the passage of the baby during ________.

sexual pleasure

It is responsible for ________ and orgasm.

Myometrium

________: The middle layer made up of smooth muscle that contracts during labor.

Pregnancy

________ lasts about 40 weeks and is divided into three trimesters.

clitoris

The ________ is a highly sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva.

Urethra

________: carries semen and urine out of the body.

vestibule

The ________ is the area between the labia minora.

Seminal vesicles

________: produce seminal fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.

Cervical glands

________: produce mucus that helps protect the cervix from infections.

Endometrium

________: The innermost layer that thickens and sheds during the menstrual cycle.

Vagina

________: the birth canal and the site of sperm deposition during intercourse.

Luteal phase

________: formation of the corpus luteum and further thickening of the uterine lining.

Estrogen

________: Develops and maintains female reproductive system, regulates menstrual cycle.

Medulla

________: Contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

mucous membrane

Walls: Consist of three layers- ________, muscular layer, and fibrous layer.

reproductive cycle

The ________ is the series of events that occur in the female reproductive system to prepare for pregnancy.

urethral opening

The ________ is the opening through which urine is expelled.

Penis

________: delivers semen into the female reproductive system.

External os

________: opening of the cervix into the vagina.

vaginal opening

The ________ is the entrance to the vagina.

Follicular phase

________: development of a follicle in the ovary and thickening of the uterine lining.

Internal os

________: opening of the cervix into the uterus.

Menstrual phase

________: shedding of the uterine lining.

Fertilization

________ occurs when a sperm penetrates an egg in the fallopian tube.

Cervical canal

________: passageway between the external and internal os.

pubic bone

It protects the ________ and provides cushioning during sexual activity.

Uterus

________: where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.

Cervix

________: The lowermost part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

male reproductive system

The ________ is responsible for producing and delivering sperm for fertilization.