human reproductive organs
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function: vas deferens
carries sperm to the urethra
function: seminal vesicle
secretes a fluid that is rich in sugars and is the main component of semen
function: prostate gland
secrets an alkaline fluid that helps to activate sperm
function: cowper’s gland
secretes a fluid that becomes apart of semen
function: epididymis
stores sperm while they finish maturing
function: scrotum
holds the testes
function: testis
produces sperm and hormones
function: penis
the organ for passing urine and for transferring sperm from male to female
function: urethra
carries sperm out of the body
function: erectile tissue
capable of stiffening or engorging with blood during an erection
function: ampulla
reservoir for sperm
function: ureter
small tube that connects to the bladder and kidneys providing a tubular path for urine
function: anus
opening to secrete faeces
function: clitoris
contains erectile tissue
function: womb
contains embryo/foetus during pregnancy
function: Fallopian tube
pair of long tubes which ova travels from the ovaries to the uterus
function: ovary
produces eggs and hormones
function: cervix
forms a canal between the uterus and vagina
function: vagina
channel for period blood, childbirth and penis during sexual intercourse