Male and Female Reproductive Systems

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to the male and female reproductive systems discussed in the lecture.

Efferent Ducts

Structures of the male reproductive system that transport sperm from the rete testis to the epididymis.

Seminiferous Tubules

Structures in the male reproductive system where sperm are produced.

Cryptorchidism

A condition associated with undescended testes.

Myometrium

The muscular layer of the uterus that plays an active role during labor and childbirth.

Spermatogenesis

The process responsible for the actual production of sperm cells.

Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes

Organs in the female reproductive system that transport secondary oocytes and ova from the ovaries to the uterus.

Stereocilia

Microvilli found in the epididymis that are associated with the maturation of sperm cells.

Tunica Albuginea

The capsule of dense irregular connective tissue that divides the testis into lobules.

Cardinal Ligament

Ligaments located inferior to the broad ligaments that extend from the pelvic wall to the cervix and vagina.

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus that is shed during menstruation.