Health Reproductive Organs + Image Identification

production of testosterone, production of immature sperm

testicle

sperm is stored here for several weeks to mature

epididymis

protection of testes, controls temperature

scrotum

transports sperm, site of sterility

vas deferens

where sperm meets thick white fluid to give it fuel for the ride; cowper's gland produces cleansing acid, prostate produces mucus

seminal vesicle

expels ejaculation as well as urine, runs from bladder

urethra

used for intercourse (erection upon arousal), made of spongy tissue

penis

ovulation= when this organ releases an egg (ovum) once a month, ova are provided since birth

ovary

travel route for ovum, fertilization site (risk of ectopic pregnancy)

fallopian tube

womb for fertilized egg, endometrial release if egg is not fertilized, fibers connect for flexibility, feeds baby

uterus

if not fertilized, allows menstrual blood to enter vagina from the uterus

if fertilized, expands when labor begins, where sperm "refuels" in female body

cervix

acidic host for sperm, birth canal (if fertilized), menstruation (if not fertilized), intercourse occurs here

internal vagina

first line of defense, provides lubrication when aroused

external vagina

penis

scrotum

testicle

epididymis

vas deferens

urethra

seminal vesicle

external vagina

(internal) vagina

cervix

ovary

uterus

fallopian tube