Exercises 38 & 39 - Male and Female Reproductive Systems

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the male and female reproductive systems, including structures, functions, and developmental processes.

Testes

Male gonads that produce sperm and hormones, primarily testosterone.

Spermatic Cord

Contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens.

Epididymis

Site of sperm maturation located atop each testis.

Prostate Gland

Secretes fluid that enhances sperm viability and motility.

Seminal Vesicle

Produces alkaline fluid that nourishes sperm and helps neutralize acidic environments.

Vagina

Muscular tube extending from the cervix to the exterior, receiving the penis during intercourse.

Uterus

Hollow organ where the fertilized ovum implants and develops.

Ovary

Female gonads that produce oocytes (eggs) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Cervix

Narrow portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Glans Penis

The expanded distal portion of the corpus spongiosum.

Fimbriae

Finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes aiding in capturing the oocyte.

Oogonium

The female germ cell that develops into a primary oocyte.

Acrosome

A vesicle in the head of the sperm containing enzymes for penetrating the oocyte during fertilization.

Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm cell development in the seminiferous tubules.

Endometrium

The lining of the uterus that thickens and is shed during menstruation.

Corpus Luteum

The hormone-secreting structure that develops from a follicle after ovulation.

Meiosis I

The first stage of meiotic division that reduces the chromosome number by half.

Meiosis II

The second stage of meiotic division that separates sister chromatids into haploid cells.