THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Introduction androgens from the

testes.
 Biology – Is the study of life and Epididymis Coiled tube where the
living organisms sperm cell is stored and
 Anatomy – Branch of Biology that nourished before
studies the structure of the ejaculation
organism’s body Vas The sperm cell will move
Deferens out the epididymis and will
 Physiology – Science of life that
pass the vas deferens.
deals with studying the organism’s
Urethra Passage of the seminal
function fluid, and will be released
 Reproduction – essential way of on the penis.
sustaining life.
 Reproductive System – made up of More Details
organs responsible for reproduction
Gametes – specialized sex cell  Cowper’s Gland – releases lubricant
 Seminal Fluid – Cowper’s gland,
Male Reproductive System
semen (sperm cell), seminal vesicle
 Spermatogenesis – Production or
 Divided into two parts the external creation of sperm
and the internal structure, which is  There are two testes in one male
responsible for producing gametes body.
and secreting hormones.  Hormones – testosterone
 Main structures – Testes,  Penis has 3 parts:
epididymis, vas deferens, urethra,  Glance – Tip or head of the
penis. They work together to penis
produce and deliver sperm  Shaft – Long part of the penis
Organ Function  Corona – End of shaft
Penis Organ of intercourse and  Erected penis – extra blood flow
acts as a channel for inside the spongy tissue
urine and semen to pass
 Flaccid – Normal blood flow
through. Reaches full-size
during puberty and may
erect when a muscle
running its length
contract.
Scrotum Sac of loose skin that hold
the testes. The Female Reproductive System
temperature is 1 – 2
degree Celsius lower than
the normal body
temperature to regulate
the testes’ proper
temperature.
Testis The organ that produces
the sperm call and
hormone testosterone.
Seminiferous Tiny tubules which carry
Tubules testosterone and other

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 Vulva – Term for the external or vestibular bulbs, vulva vestibule,
accessory sex organ of females. urethra, and vaginal opening.
 Made up of mons pubis, labia
majora, labia minora, clitoris,

Organ Function
Labia The outer skin folds on
Majora the vula. (serves as
protection)
Labia The inner skin folds on
Minora the vulva ( serves as
protection)
Mons Hair appears in the labia
Pubis majora. Area in the fatty
tissue that covers the
pubic bone. Can also be
found in male, but
commonly in female
Introitus Opening to the vagina
Urethra Serves as the entryway
of the penis during
sexual intercourse. Exit
way for the urine; blood
during menstruation; and
baby during child birth.
Clitoris Organ located on the
upper end of labia
minora, is a small bulge
that functions just like
penis in males. It is
sensitive to sexual
stimulation and can
become erect and can
result to orgasm.
Hymen A piece of tissue
responsible for the
bleeding during the first
sexual intercourse
Ovaries The female genitals has
2 ovaries; each contain
2M follicles (tiny egg
sacs) contain immature
egg cells – only about
400 will be released in
the whole lifetime. 400
will only develop into
mature egg cell
Fallopian Also known as oviduct.

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Tube Transport the ova
Uterus Can also be called as the
womb. The lining of the
uterus is ready to receive
fertilized egg
Cervix Vagina’s outer end

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 Cervix – door to uterus, 2 inch long

and 1 inch wide
 Ova – egg cell
 Egg cell doesn’t move on its own, it
is stationary
 Celia – hair like structure in the
fallopian tube that pushes or helps
the egg cell move.