Male & Female Reproductive Parts

Vas Deferens

• Two narrow tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra

• A type of hormone produced in the testes

• The outer layer of the testis

• A fluid that nourishes sperm

Anus

• The opening at the end of the digestive tract where feces leaves the body

• A part of the respiratory system

• The organ responsible for nutrient absorption

• The muscle that controls the release of urine

Penis

• The tube-like sex organ located outside of the body

• An internal reproductive organ

• A gland that produces hormones

• A structure that supports the body during locomotion

Ovaries

• Glands that store the ovum (egg) and make the hormones estrogen and progesterone

• Organs responsible for producing testosterone

• Structures that transport sperm to the egg

• Glands that regulate blood sugar levels

Menstruation (Period)

• Shedding (peeling away) of the lining of the uterus that happens about once a month

• A process of ovulation that occurs every two weeks

• The formation of eggs in the ovaries

• A hormonal change that leads to weight gain

Seminal Vesicles

• Two small glands that make fluid that gives sperm energy to help them move

• Glands that produce hormones for reproductive health

• Organs responsible for filtering blood in the kidneys

• Structures that store bile produced by the liver

Cervix

• The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina

• A type of cancer affecting the uterus

• The upper part of the uterus

• A hormone produced during pregnancy

Fallopian Tubes

• Tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus through which the ovum (egg) travels after ovulation

• Structures that produce hormones in the female reproductive system

• Organs responsible for the implantation of the fertilized egg

• Ducts that transport sperm from the testes to the urethra

Prostate Gland

• A gland that produces insulin

• A gland near the bladder that adds fluid to sperm

• A gland that regulates metabolism

• A gland that secretes adrenaline

Scrotum

• Muscle that controls the movement of the testicles

• Tube that carries sperm from the testicles

• Sac that holds the testicles

• Gland that produces testosterone