Reproductive organs Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Testes
A
produce sperm
2
Q
Vas deferens / sperm ducts
A
tubes through which sperm travels from the testes to the urethra
3
Q
Scrotum
A
sac that contains the testes, protecting and keeping them cool
4
Q
Urethra
A
tube through which sperm and urine leave the penis
5
Q
Prostate
A
gland which secretes fluid to nourish sperm
6
Q
Penis
A
organ that releases sperm into the vagina during sexual intercourse
7
Q
Ovary
A
stores ova/eggs
8
Q
Uterus
A
nourishes and protects the developing embryo and foetus throughout pregnancy until birth
9
Q
Cervix
A
the neck of the uterus, which widens during birth
10
Q
Vagina
A
organ into which sperm is released during sexual intercourse
11
Q
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
A
tubes through which the ova/eggs travel from the ovaries; fertilisation occurs here
