anatomy and phisiology

Ovary

pair of almond shaped organs that house cells

lots of blood vessels and nerves

communicate with pituitary gland to control hormone cycles

Fallopian Tube

fertilization occurs here

tubes lead egg to the uterus

Fimbriae

fingerlike extensions that sweep egg into tube.

ciliated cells with tiny hairs to help sweep reproductive cells through.

aids in sperm cells getting to the egg

aid in blastula rolling down into the uterus

Uterus

where embryo will develop during gestations.

hallow, muscular, organ

lining is called endometrium- thickens monthly

cervix

opening into uterus

closed during pregnancy

opens into vagina inferiorly

produces cervical mucus leading up to ovulation

vagina

muscular tube that allows for intercourse and passage of a baby.

urethra

tube that releases urine from bladder

male: reproductive organ. passage for urine and semen

vas deferens

the tube that carries sperm cells out of the epididymus

cilia

"hairs" that help move the egg down the fallopian

testes

house the seminiferous tubules which is the site of sperm formation

epididymis

the tube in the testes where sperm matures/gain mobility

Seminal Vesicle

secretes fluid that produces energy for the sperm

bulbourethral gland

clears the urine of residue (dead cells and urine) to provide a pathway to ejaculate

prostate gland

secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. released with sperm as semen

suspensory ligaments

holds ovaries up

scrotum

"ball sack"

the pouch that holds testes

temp controlled (96)

penis

external reproductive organ