Human Reproductive System Journal Why is it important to know and use the correct terminology of our bodies and its functions?

Female Reproduction Cervix Corpus Luteum D&C Dysmenorrhea Neck or opening to the uterus. Strongest muscle in the body. Corpus Luteum Enlarged follicle Secretes hormones D&C Dialation and Curetage Uterus is dialated and scraped. Dysmenorrhea Painful and disfunctioning period. Endomenorrhea Lining of the uterus. Estrogen Female hormone. Fallopian tubes Two tubes which connect the ovaries to the uterus and carry the egg to the uterus. Fertilization The sperm penetrates the egg and a zygote is formed. Hysterectomy Surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries.

Female Reproduction Menstruation Pudendum (pubis) Period, uterine bleeding Shedding of the endometrium Mons Pubis Mound of fatty tissue which covers the pubic bone. Ova Egg Ovaries Egg-shaped Produces female hormones Stores and releases ovum. Ovulation When an egg is released from ovary and moves down the fallopian tube. Pudendum (pubis) Area where the sex organs are located. Progesterone Female hormone from corpus luteum. Tubal ligation Oviducts are tied and cut to prevent fertilization. Uterus A hollow, muscular organ that protects and nourishes the fetus. Vagina Empty passageway leading from the vaginal opening to the uterus. Vulva The general term for all the external female sex organs.

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Male Reproduction Circumcision Cowper’s glands Ejaculation Epididymis Surgical removal of the flap of skin that covers the head of the penis. Cowper’s glands Two glands by prostate that secrete a fluid that neutralizes acidity. Ejaculation Passage of sperm and semen from the penis. Epididymis Cord-like structure in back of testes. Impotence Failure to get or maintain an erection. Nocturnal emissions Wet dreams A normal ejaculation of semen while sleeping. Penis The organ for reproduction and urination. Prostate gland Secretes an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidity.

Male Reproduction Scrotum Semen Seminal Vesicles Sperm Testicles Sacs that regulate temperature for sperm production. Semen A combination of sperm and fluid. Seminal Vesicles Secretes a fluid that nourishes and enables sperm to move. Sperm Male sex cell produced by testicles. Testicles Organs in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone. Vas Deferens Two long tubes that are a passageway and storage place for sperm. Vasectomy The vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm fertilization.

The reproductive anatomy of the male human is largely external The reproductive anatomy of the male human is largely external. The male gonads, called testes, hang in a sac of skin called the scrotum. The testes produce sperm, which cannot survive long at body temperature. Sperm leave the body in semen, a fluid produced by the seminal vesicles. Microsoft ® Encarta ® Encyclopedia 2002.

Infertility Low Sperm Count Viability of Sperm Ductal Obstruction Less than normal amount of sperm. Viability of Sperm Health of sperm Lifespan Ductal Obstruction Duct causes obstruction preventing fertilization. Varicocele Enlargement of veins by vas deferns. Undescended Testes Testicles didn’t drop into scrotum. Retrograde Ejaculation Ejaculation goes backwards. Semen too Viscous Too thick Not enough fluid Elevated Scrotum Temperature Temperature in scrotum is too hot and hills the sperm.

Infertility Anti-Sperm Antibodies Abnormal Ovulation Endometriosis Body produces antibodies that fight off sperm. Abnormal Ovulation Ovulation doesn’t occur on regular cycle. Endometriosis Bacterial infection of uterine lining. Abnormal Tubes Makes fertilization difficult. Ovum Problems Deformed eggs or imperfectly developed. Spasms of Vagina Interferes with intercourse. Ph Content of Vagina Might not allow fertilization.

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