functions of the reproductive system
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