Structure and Function

The Male Reproductive System

Urinary bladder Ureter

Symphysis pubis
Vas deferens
Seminal vesicle
Ejaculatory duct
Urethra Prostate
Bulbourethral
gland
Penis gland

Epididymis
Glans penis
Prepuce
Testes
Scrotum 5

The Sperm Pathway Sperm Pathway

Seminal vesicles

Testes
Ejaculatory duct

Sperm
Prostate gland

Epididymis
Urethra

Vas deferens Expulsion

from the body
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 Summary of Parts and their Functions

PARTS FUNCTION
Testis Produces sperm cells
Scrotum Sac of skin that holds the testis
Penis Deposits sperms into the vagina during
mating.
Vas Deferens (tube) Carries sperm from testes to urethra
Urethra Carries sperm and urine out of the body
Glands Provide liquid in which sperm can swim
a. seminal vesicle Secretes a fluid that makes up most of
the components of the semen.
b. Prostate gland Secretes a slightly alkaline milky fluid
that is discharge as part of the semen
c. Bulbourethral gland Secretes a thick and clear mucus that
lubricates and neutralizes the any trace 8
of acidic urine in the urethra.

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

A. Functions
1. Oogenesis ( produces female sex cells )
2. Copulation – receive sperm from male
3. Hormone production
4. Provide sites for egg fertilization,
implantation, and development
5. Acts as birth canal
 Endocervical canal

Fornix

SUMMARY OF PARTS AND

FUNCTIONS
PARTS FUNCTIONS
Ovary Produces egg cells
Oviduct ( fallopian tube ) Serves as passageway of
eggs from the ovary to
the uterus ; iste of egg
fertilization.
Uterus Serves as site of egg
implantation; is where
the fertilized egg
develops
Vagina Receives the penis of
male during mating ,
 What is the menstrual cycle?

• The process in which females

ripen or release one mature egg.
• The average menstrual cycle will
repeat itself about every 28 days,
but normal menstrual cycles can
range from 21 to 40 days.

Hormones
• FSH – Follicle Stimulation - Produced
Hormone in the
• LH - Luteinizing hormone LH – pituitary
gland
signals ovulation
• Estrogen – produced
throughout the menstrual cycle
• Progesterone – produced during -Produced
second half of cycle – by the
follicles in
contributes to thickening of the
the endometrium which is shed ovaries
during the menstrual phase if
fertilization does not take place