Anatomy and Physiology Sexual Reproduction Anatomy and Physiology

Male Reproductive System Penis: the organ used by males for copulation or sexual intercourse Fills with blood when sexually aroused, called an erection Penis

Male Reproductive System *Urethra*: [sp] tube-like structure which is the passage of Urine from the bladder Semen Penis Urethra

Male Reproductive System The testes: The primary function is to produce testosterone, (primary male sex hormone), and produce sperm cells (male gametes) Penis Urethra Testes

Male Reproductive System Scrotum: A climate control system for the testes Penis Scrotum Urethra Testes

Male Reproductive System Sperm Ducts: Carry mature sperm through the urethra in anticipation of ejaculation Sperm Ducts Penis Scrotum Urethra Testes

Male Reproductive System Prostate Gland: provide additional fluid to the ejaculate, provide nourishment to the sperm Sperm Ducts Prostate Penis Scrotum Urethra Testes

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System Ovaries: Produce egg cells (female gametes) Secrete hormones Ovary

Female Reproductive System Oviducts: Also called Fallopian Tubes Egg travels along here pair of tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus Do not actually connect with ovaries Oviducts Ovary

Female Reproductive System *Uterus*: [sp] Also called the womb. Houses and protects the developing embryo, provides nutrition to it, and supports waste removal Oviducts Uterus Ovary

Female Reproductive System Cervix: lower and narrow part of the uterus connects the end portion of the vagina inside to the uterus Oviducts Uterus Ovary Cervix

Female Reproductive System Vagina: In ejaculation or the climax of coitus, commonly known as sexual intercourse, the semen from the male is deposited in the vagina of the female Oviducts Uterus Ovary Cervix Vagina