Animal Reproductive Anatomy

Front

What protects the external reproductive organs in females?

Back

Vulva

Front

What is the site of copulation in females?

Back

Vagina

Front

In poultry, which part receives the yolk of the egg?

Back

Infundibulum

Front

What is the site of fetal development in females?

Back

Uterus

Front

What protects and maintains the temperature of the testes?

Back

Scrotum

Front

What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

Back

The cervix acts as a barrier to protect the uterus and allows the passage of sperm during copulation.

Front

What is the role of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

Back

Ovaries produce eggs (ova) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Front

What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

Back

The epididymis stores and matures sperm produced by the testes.

Front

What is the purpose of the vas deferens in males?

Back

The vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

Front

What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

Back

The uterus is where the fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.