health and nutrition flashcards

Females 

Fallopian Tubes: These are two thin tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. Their function is to transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Fertilization of the egg by sperm usually happens in the fallopian tubes.

2. Vagina: This is a muscular canal that connects the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) to the outside of the body. It serves as the passageway for menstrual blood, sexual intercourse, and childbirth.

3. Urethra: This is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In females, it is shorter and located above the vaginal opening. In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation.

4. Ovaries: These are two small, oval-shaped organs located on either side of the uterus. Their function is to produce eggs (ova) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which are important for reproduction and menstrual cycle regulation.

1. Uterus: This is a pear-shaped organ located in the pelvis. It is where a fertilized egg implants and grows into a baby during pregnancy. The lining of the uterus sheds during menstruation if there is no pregnancy.

2. Pubic Bone: This is part of the pelvis located at the front of the pelvic girdle. It provides structural support and protection for the organs in the pelvic area.

3. Bladder: This is a hollow organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys until it is ready to be excreted from the body through the urethra.

4. Cervix: This is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. It acts as a gateway between the uterus and the vagina, allowing the passage of menstrual blood, sperm, and babies during childbirth.

5. Rectum: This is the final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus. Its function is to store feces before they are excreted from the body.

Guys

 1. Vas Deferens: This is a long, muscular tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis (where sperm is stored) to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.

2. Penis: This is the external male reproductive organ that is used for sexual intercourse. It also serves as the conduit for urine to leave the body through the urethra.

3. Urethra: This is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation.

4. Testes: These are two oval-shaped organs that produce sperm and hormones, mainly testosterone, which are essential for male sexual development and reproductive functions.

5. Pubic Bone: This is part of the pelvis located at the front of the pelvic girdle. It provides structural support and protection for the organs in the pelvic area.

Prostate: This is a small gland located below the bladder that produces a fluid that makes up part of the semen. This fluid helps to nourish and transport sperm.

2. Urinary Bladder: This is a hollow organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys until it is ready to be excreted from the body through the urethra.

3. Seminal Vesicle: These are two small glands that produce a sugary fluid that provides energy for sperm and makes up a significant portion of semen.

4. Rectum: This is the final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus. Its function is to store feces before they are excreted from the body.

5. Scrotum: This is the pouch of skin that hangs below the penis and contains the testes. It helps regulate the temperature of the testes, which is important for sperm production.

6. Bulbourethral Gland (Cowper's Gland): These are two small glands located near the base of the penis that produce a clear, slippery fluid. This fluid lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acidic urine residue, helping sperm to pass through more easily during ejaculation.