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Male Reproductive System

The male reproductive system produces sperm in the testes. Sperm travel from the testes through the epididymis where they are stored, then through the vas deferens where fluid is added from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper's glands. This forms semen, which is ejaculated through the urethra during orgasm. The female reproductive system produces eggs in the ovaries. During ovulation, an egg is released into the fallopian tubes and travels to the uterus. If not fertilized, it is shed with the uterine lining during menstruation. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone trigger puberty and the development of secondary sex characteristics in both males and females.

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Male Reproductive System

The male reproductive system produces sperm in the testes. Sperm travel from the testes through the epididymis where they are stored, then through the vas deferens where fluid is added from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper's glands. This forms semen, which is ejaculated through the urethra during orgasm. The female reproductive system produces eggs in the ovaries. During ovulation, an egg is released into the fallopian tubes and travels to the uterus. If not fertilized, it is shed with the uterine lining during menstruation. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone trigger puberty and the development of secondary sex characteristics in both males and females.

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Male Reproductive System

First, ________ are produced in the small seminiferous tubules of the ______. These
oval-shaped glands are protected by a sac called the __________. After the sperm
cells are produced, they are stored in a large coiled tube on the outer surface of
each testicle called the ___________. From this tube the sperm go into a larger
tube called the ___________, which eventually carries them to the external male
reproductive organ, the ________. Along the way sperm is nourished by a sugary
fluid from the ______________, a chemical fluid from the ____________ which is the
most common site of cancer in men, and fluid from the __________ which are 2
small glands located near the bladder.

spermtestesscrotumepididymusVas deferenspenisCowper’s
glandprostateSeminal vesicles

2 These fluids plus the sperm cells combine to form _________, the fluid
ejaculated from the penis during __________. Before a male can ejaculate, the
spongy tissue surrounding the penis becomes engorged with blood causing the
penis to become stiff and hard. This is known as an _______. The tube that carries
the semen from the body is the ________. This tube also carries ________ from the
bladder. Males can also have uncontrolled ejaculation during sleep, which are
called ______________________.

semenorgasmerectionurethraurineNocturnal emissions

3 Male Function bladder- stores urine


Seminal vessicle- produces fluid that provides energy for the spermProstate
gland- produces fluid that protects the spermCowper’s gland- produces fluid that
lubricates the urethraTestes- produces sperm and testosteroneSkipUrethra-
carries urine and sperm out of bodyPenis- male sex organVas deferens- carries
sperm to the glandsEpididymis- stores sperm for 2-3 days

5 The Female Reproduction System


First, _______are produced in two almond shaped organs known as the _____.
During the process of _________, a mature egg ______ is released and enters one of
two _________. For a few days the egg cell travels towards the pear- shaped _____.
The lining of this organ thickens in preparation for a fertilized egg. If the egg is
not fertilized by the male _______. It will leave the body together with the lining of
the uterus and a small amount of blood. This is called _________.

egg cellsovariesovulationovumFallopian tubesuterussperm cellmenstruation

6 The lower portion of the uterus is called the _____ and is a common site of
cancer in women. The female organ of intercourse is the ______. A circular fold of
skin is usually present at the entrance to this organ and is called the ______.
Outside of this organ are folds of skin covered with pubic hair known as the
_____. Between these skin folds is a small, round, sensitive area of skin called the
________. The development of the reproductive system is triggered by the
hormones ________ and ___________, which cause many physical changes in a girl.
This period of change is called __________.

cervixvaginahymenlabiaclitorisestrogenprogesteronepuberty

7 Fallopian Tubes- carries eggs


Ovaries- produces and release egg cellEndometrium- lining of the uterus, sheds
monthlyUterus- muscular organ, holds babyCervix- base of uterus, dilates when
baby is bornVagina- muscular, birth canal

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