1. Reproductive Organ Anatomy

2. Female Reproductive Organs

3. Ovaries Made up of two layers:
Medulla: Middle layer filled with blood vessels and nerves surrounded by connective tissue
Cortex: Outer layer that contains the eggs called ova
Produce eggs as well as estrogen and progesterone

4. Uterine Tubes
Passageway to the uterus and provide a place for fertilization
Parts:
Fimbriae
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus

5. Uterus Three Sections: Layers: Fundus Body Cervix
Perimetrium – connective tissue
Myometrium – smooth muscle
Endometrium – mucous membrane
Basal Layer – Regenerates endometrium each month
Functional Layer – Shed each month

6. Vagina
Connects cervix to exterior

7. Male Reproductive Organs

8. Testes Tunica albuginea: Protective covering around the outside
Seminiferous Tubules: Sperm formation
Interstitial Cells: Create testosterone

9. Duct System
Rete testis: Where sperm is dumped after it is formed by seminiferous tubules
Epididymis: Storage for immature sperm while they mature ~ 20 days
Vas Deferens: Transport mature sperm from testes to urethra

10. Urethra Tube that carries both semen and urine to the tip of the penis
Contains a sphincter at the base of it to ensure that only sperm or urine can pass at one time

11. Semen Production and Expulsion
Seminal Vesicle: Secretes 60% of semen
Nutrients and protective chemicals for sperm
Prostate Gland: Secretes 40% of semen
Fluid that activates sperm
Muscle to help propel semen down urethra
Bulbourethral Gland: Secretes fluid that passes down the urethra before the semen to clean it and act as a lubricant