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degenerate
and shed
menstruation period
Days 6-13
- Estrogen (from follicle) is
increasing which causes a
thickening of the uterus
wall (endometrium)
- extra blood vessels and glands
Day 14
- Ovulation
Day 15-28
of
the
urethra;
contributes to seminal fluid. (Aka.
Bulbourethral Gland.)
Prostate Gland - A single doughnut
shaped gland that surrounds the upper
portion of the urethra just below the
bladder; older men can have their prostate
become enlarged and urination becomes
quite painful. (Surgically fixed); helps
produce seminal fluid.
Ejaculatory Ducts - tubes that are lined
with muscles, which contract to force the
semen out of the body during ejaculation.
Urethra - Conducts sperm (and urine) out
of the body.
Seminal Vesicle - Contributes to seminal
fluid duct connects with vas deferens.
Vas Deferens - Conducts and stores
sperm.
Seminiferous Tubules produce
immature sperm cells.
Spermatogenesis:
1.) Spermatogenesis begins with a diploid
spermatogonium in the seminiferous
tubules, which divides mitotically to
produce two diploid primary
spermatocytes.