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System
Male Reproductive System
Production of
sperm cells
Deposition of these
cells within the
female
reproductive tract
Testes
Sperm Production
Produce’s
testosterone:
regulates maturation of
sperm and secondary
sex characteristics.
Scrotum
Holds testes
Keeps the testes
cool, 1-2o cooler
then the rest of the
body for ideal
conditions for
sperm production
Sperm Duct and Urethra
Sperm will move
through the sperm
duct or Vas deferens
into the urethra
The urethra is a tube
in which sperm and
urine goes through to
exit the body.
Seminal vesicle
secretes semen: a
liquid used as a
transport medium for
sperm.
The Penis
A structural adaptation for internal
fertilization
It is a specialized organ specifically
for successful reproduction
Female Reproductive System
Ovaries: paired
structures in lower
portion of the body
cavity.
– Produce eggs (ova)
in tiny cavities
called follicles
The Ovaries
Ovariesproduce estrogen and
progesterone
– Regulate development of secondary sex
characteristics
Mammary glands
Broadening of pelvis
Menstrual cycle