© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Organs and Ducts of the Male Reproductive System

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Structures of the Male Reproductive System

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Penis Primary Functions –Used for sexual intercourse and urination. Related Combining Forms –pen/i –phall/i

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Testicles (Testes) Primary Functions –Produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. Related Combining Forms –orch/o, orchid/o –test/i, test/o, testicul/o

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Structures of the Female Reproductive System

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Ovaries Primary Functions –Produce ova (eggs) and female hormones. Related Combining Forms –oophor/o –ovari/o

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Fallopian Tubes Primary Functions –Catch mature ova. –Provide the site for fertilization. –Transport ova to uterus. Related Combining Form –salping/o

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Uterus Primary Functions –Protects and supports the developing child. Related Combining Forms –hyster/o –metr/o, metri/o –uter/o

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Vagina Primary Functions –Used for sexual intercourse. –Serves as a channel for menstrual flow and for birth. Related Combining Forms –vagin/o –colp/o

© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Placenta Primary Functions –Exchanges nutrients and waste between the mother and fetus during pregnancy. Related Combining Form –placent/o