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Male and Female Reproductive systems • The body system containing the organs that make the production of offspring possible Female Reproductive system • Key functions: store and release eggs, role in creation of offspring, to give birth. • Fertilization: this occurs when a sperm cell joins with a female’s egg cell. • Ovulation: the release of one egg cell per month (about 28 days). • Menstruation: when the lining of the uterus, unfertilized egg, and blood flow out of the body. • Menstrual cycle: hormonal changes that occur from the beginning of one menstruation to the next (28) • Ovaries: contain ova, or the eggs, and produce hormones • Fallopian tubes: carry eggs from ovaries to uterus • Uterus: shelters and nourishes fetus • Cervix: opening of the uterus • Vagina: muscular passageway from the uterus to the outside of the body Male Reproductive System • Testicles: produce sperm (male sex cell), and testosterone • Epididymis: network of tubes behind testicle which store sperm cells • Vas Deferens: passageway tubes that extend epididymis to urethra • Seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper’s gland: secrete some fluids which account for % mixture for semen • Semen: fluids and sperm mixture exits penis through ejaculation
