Reproductive System

Testes

Produce sperm and testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.

Scrotum

Pouch of skin located below the pelvic cavity

Protects and regulates the temperature of the testes.

Epididymis

Site where sperm mature and are stored.

Vas deferens

Tube that connects the epididymis to the urethra

What does the Vas deferens do?

Transports mature sperm during ejaculation.

Seminal vesicles

Secrete seminal fluid that nourishes sperm and aids movement.

Prostate gland

Surrounds the urethra below the bladder

Prostate gland function

Secretes fluid that enhances sperm motility and protects it in the female reproductive tract.

Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands

Produce lubricating fluid for the urethra prior to ejaculation.

Penis

Serves as the passageway for urine and semen.

Androgens

Group of male sex hormones responsible for male traits and reproductive activity.

Ovaries

Produce ova (eggs) and secrete estrogen and progesterone.

Fallopian tubes location

Transport eggs from the ovary; fertilization typically occurs here.

Uterus

Houses and nourishes a fertilized egg. If no fertilization occurs, the lining sheds during menstruation.

Cervix

Opens into the vagina and dilates during childbirth.

Vagina

Serves as the passageway for menstrual flow, intercourse, and childbirth.

Labia majora & minora

Protect the vaginal opening and clitoris.

Clitoris

Small, highly sensitive structure located anterior to the urethra

Perineum

Area between the vagina and anus

Estrogen

1. Stimulates female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle

Progesterone

Prepares and maintains the uterine lining for pregnancy.

Estradiol

Most potent form of estrogen, crucial for reproductive health.