Anatomy and Physiology of the Female and Male Reproductive Systems

A set of fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering the key organs, secretions, and anatomical features of the female and male reproductive systems.

The principal organ of the female system is the __________, which serves as both a reproductive structure and an endocrine gland.

ovary

As an endocrine gland, the ovary secretes __________ and progesterone.

estrogen

The ovary releases an ovum from an erupted __________ follicle.

Graffian

The ovum is captured by beating filaments inside the __________ (infundibulum).

os fimbriae

If a fertilized egg, or __________, implants outside the uterus, a deadly situation known as an atypical pregnancy develops.

zygote

Under normal circumstances, the ovum travels along the __________ (fallopian tubule).

oviduct

Fertilization usually occurs __________ down the length of the oviduct.

half way

The __________ is the lining of the uterine lumen where a fertilized egg implants.

endometrium

The __________ is a thick layer of smooth muscle in the uterus that functions during childbirth.

myometrium

The __________ serves as the entrance and exit into or from the uterus.

cervix

The vagina, bladder, and distal half of the uterus are ribbed with __________.

rugae

The __________ is the external area considered 'shared space' between the urethral orifice and the vaginal orifice.

urogenital sinus

The __________ vesicles (seminal glands) secrete an alkaline solution to increase sperm motility.

seminal

Alkaline secretions from male glands are important because the environment in the female is __________.

acidic

Located just below the bladder, the __________ gland secretes an alkaline solution into the semen.

prostate

The __________ gland is also referred to as Cowper's gland.

bulbourethral

Semen exits the male body through the __________.

urethra