ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OF MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

VAS DEFERENS- The vas deferens transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.
PUBIC BONE- protect the intestines, bladder, and internal sex organs. (male),
BLADDER- a temporary storage reservoir for urine. The bladder's walls relax and expand to store urine, and contract
and flatten to empty urine through the urethra.
SEMINAL VESICLE- The main function of the seminal vesicles is to produce a fluid that is high in fructose, a sugar
that provides nutrients for sperm cells, as well as other proteins, enzymes, and mucus. This fluid is a major component
of semen, and it accounts for about 50%–80% of semen volume.
EJACULATORY DUCT- The EDs move through your prostate and pick up prostatic fluid to add to the semen. The
fluid empties into your urethra.
RECTUM- This is where your poop collects just before it's ready to come out. Your rectum absorbs the excess water
and holds it until it's full, when nerves trigger the urge to defecate.
PROSTATE- The prostate's primary function is to produce the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm (seminal fluid).
EPEDIDYMIS- The main function of the epididymis is to store the sperms for maturation and transport it to vas
deferens.
TESTICLES- The testes are responsible for making sperm and are also involved in producing a hormone called
testosterone. TESTOSTERONE A hormone made mainly in the testes (part of the male reproductive system). It is
needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth.
SCROTUM- The scrotum is responsible for protecting the testes. It helps with the thermoregulation of the testicles.
URETHRA- Transmits urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body during urination.
PENIS- The penis is the male organ used for urination and sexual intercourse.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

 FALLOPIAN TUBE- The fallopian tubes are bilateral conduits between the ovaries and the uterus in the female pelvis.
They function as channels for oocyte transport and fertilization.
 OVARY- They produce and store your eggs (also called ovum) and make hormones that control your menstrual cycle
and pregnancy.
 UTERINE CAVITY- It allows the passage of sperm to the fallopian tubes, where the fertilization of eggs takes place.
When an egg becomes fertilized, it travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus where it is implanted.
 FIMBRIAE (fim-bree-yey)- Each month, your fimbriae catch the egg that one of your ovary’s releases during
ovulation. Your fimbriae then sweep the egg (ovum) into the fallopian tube where the egg can be fertilized.

 LIGAMENT OF OVARY- The function of this ligament is to contain the ovarian vessels and nerves (ovarian artery,
ovarian vein, ovarian nerve plexus and lymphatic vessels).
 ENDOMETRIUM- The physiological functions of the uterine endometrium (uterine lining) are preparation for
implantation, maintenance of pregnancy if implantation occurs, and menstruation in the absence of pregnancy.
 CERVICAL CANAL- The sperm travel from the vagina up the cervical canal into the uterine cavity, then into the
fallopian tubes to fertilize the egg.
 VAGINA- The vagina is a muscular canal lined with nerves and mucus membranes. It connects the uterus and cervix to
the outside of the body, allowing for menstruation, intercourse, and childbirth.
 VULVA- Your vulva is another name for your genitals. It's the area between your legs that allows you to menstruate,
give birth, pee and experience sexual pleasure.
 CERVIX- The cervix allows fluids, such as menstrual blood, to pass from the uterus into the vagina. It also widens
during the birth of a baby.