Male+Reproductive+Anatomy+WG

Scrotum: The scrotum is a sack that protects the testis. Testis: Testis produces sperm, and sex hormones. Seminal vesicles: They contribute nutrients and fluid to semen. Epididymis: They are ducts where sperm mature and some sperm are stored. vas deferens: It contributes and stores sperm. urethra: The urethra conducts sperm. bulboourethral gland: It contributes mucus-containing fluid to semen. prostate gland: The prostate gland contributes fluid to semen. penis: The penis is an organ of sexual intercourse.

Sperm production anatomy seminiferous tubules: A microscopic cross section of a seminiferous tubule reveals that it is packed with cells undergoing spermatogenisis. sertoli cells: They support, nourish, and regulate the process of spermatogenesis. sperm: 1.Head: Contains a nucleus covered by a cap called the acrosome. 2.Middle: Provides energy for the movement of the tail, 3.Tail: Gets energy from the middle, which is a flagellum. Acrosome: It stores enzymes needed to penetrate the egg.

Female Reproductive System Ovary: An ovary produces eggs and sex hormones. Fimbria: It sweeps over the overies. Oviducts: They conduct eggs. Uterus: The uterus houses developing fetus. Endometirum: It participates in the formation of the placenta, which provides nutrients needed for embryonic and fetal development. vagina: It receives penis during sexual intercourse, ad also serves as a birth canal and as an exit for menstrual flow. cervix: The cervix contains opening to the uterus. Vulva: It triggers the uterus and the vagina.