Anatomy+JO


 * Reproductive System Anatomy (This begins unit 5: Oh Baby)

Male Reproductive Anatomy (p.321)** contains the testes
 * scrotum**

primary sex organs: sperm is produced here (and testosterone)
 * testis**

add secretions to seminal fluids
 * seminal vesicles**

where sperm matures (tightly coiled duct on outside of testis/es)
 * epididymis**

place sperm enters after epididymis; sperm can be stored here transfers from testes to urethra
 * vas deferens (also called ductus deferens)**

conducts sperm
 * urethra**

contribute mucus-containing fluid to semen
 * bulbourethral gland**

contributes to fluid in semen
 * prostate gland**

organ of sexual intercourse
 * penis**

production of sperm...
 * Sperm production anatomy**
 * seminiferous tubules**

support, nourish, and regulate spermatogenesis
 * sertoli cells**

middle provides energy for movement ( provided by tail) head contains nucleus and outer layer has enzymes for egg penetration.
 * sperm (head, middle, tail)**

stores enzymes that penetrate eggs
 * acrosome**

produce eggs and sex hormones
 * Female Reproductive System**
 * ovary**

finger like projections that sweep up eggs after they burst through the ovaries
 * fimbria**

conduct eggs; area of fertilization
 * oviducts (also called fallopian tubes, uterine tubes)**

housing for fetus
 * uterus**

lining of uterus; participates in formation of the placenta
 * endometirum**

receives penis; serves as birth canal; exit for menstral flow
 * vagina**

contains opening to uterus
 * cervix**

external genitals
 * vulva**