Reproductive System Overview

Select the parts that are part of the male reproductive system? 

• Testes

• Ovaries

• Epididymis

• Prostate

• Uvula

Answer explanation

The male reproductive system consists of the two testes, the epididymis, the ductus deferens enclosed in the spermatic cord, the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland, the bulbourethral glands, and the penis.

True or False: The testes are where sperm cells mature. 

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Sperms cells are stored and mature in the epididymis.

Label the following parts of the male reproductive system.

d

a

b

c

Prostate

Testis

Ductus deferens

Urethra

The​ (a)   are the glands that produce testosterone and sperm cells.

• testes
• urethra
• epididymis
• prostate
• bulbourethral gland

The ​​ (a)   is a loose pouch-like sac of skin that hangs behind the penis. It holds the testicles, many nerves and blood vessels.

• Scrotum
• Prostate
• Anterior penis
• Ductus deferens

Match the following parts of the male and female reproductive systems

• Testes

• Produce milk when a woman is lactating and lead to lactiferous ducts.

• Urethra

• Responsible for making testosterone and producing sperm

• Seminal vesicles

• Carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Also expels semen upon orgasm.

• Ovaries

• Produce oocytes that are released into the pelvic cavity.

• Mammary glands

• Makes fructose that provides sperm with energy and helps with motility

True or False: The functions of the external genitals are to protect the internal parts from infection and allow sperm to enter the vagina.

• True

• False

Identify the following parts of the female reproductive system.

a

b

c

d

Ovary

Vagina

Uterus

Hymen

Select the parts of the female reproductive system.

• Ovaries

• Penis

• Uterus

• Scrotum

• Vagina

The ​ (a)   are located in the breast. They produce milk when a woman is lactating.

• mammary glands
• lactiferous ducts
• labia minora
• hymen
• lactiferous sinuses