functions of the reproductive system

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epididymis

organ for sperm maturation and storage

penis

organ made of erectile tissue. delivers semen and urine outside the body.

ovaries

organs that produce ova through meiosis. female gonads

urethra

tube that conducts urine or semen outside the body

vagina

"birth canal" muscular flexible organ that opens to the outside of the body

cervix

"mouth" of the uterus. connects uterus to the vagina

uterus

"womb" hollow muscular organ that protects developing fetus.

vas deferens

duct of tube. transports sperm from epididymis to urethra.

oviducts

fallopian tubes. conducts eggs to the uterus where fertilization occurs. cilia inside move ovum toward the uterus.

endometrium

lining of the uterus. nourishes the developing embryo.

testes

male gonad. pair of organs in which sperm begin development.

bladder

part of excretory system. collects and stores urine.

follicles

produce hormones to sustain pregnancy, lined with cells that protect and nourish the ovum. contain the ova.

scrotum

sac like structure that contains testes. regulates temperature of testes.

seminal vesicle

secrete fluids for sperm survival and transport


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