Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Male and Female Reproductive Systems Worksheet

What is the purpose of the reproductive system? the production of offspring
What is the function of the ovaries? produce ova and female hormones
What is the structure that connects the ovaries to the uterus? fallopian tubes
What is the name of the lining of the uterus? endometrium
Name the three parts of the uterus and where they are located. fundus- top part, body- middle, cervix- neck-like portion that goes downward to vagina or birth canal
What is the female organ of copulation? vagina
Sketch a picture of the female reproductive system. Include the following: bladder, ovary, uterus, fallopian tube, urethra, vagina. (on paper)
What is the male organ of copulation? penis
What are the two functions of the urethra in the male? urine and semen
What are the two functions of the testes? production of sperm cells, and secretion of endocrine substance
What is the name of the structure where the testes are located? scrotum
Why are the testes located outside the body? keeps them outside the body so the sperm functions better
Where do sperm mature? epididymis
What is the vas deferens? small tube that connects epidiymis and ejaculation duct
What is the structure that secretes and stores a fluid releases at the time of ejaculation? seminal vesicels
What are the functions of the prostate gland? secrets a alkaline fluid to keep the sprem mobile and protect them from acid from female vagina
What is semen? made up of sperm cells and seceretions from seminal vesicles
Sketch a picture of the male reproductive system. Include the following: penis, seminal vesicles, epididymis, cowper’s gland, testes, scrotum, vas deferens, urethra, prostate, ejaculatory duct. You guys will need to do this in paint. Sorry, but I am not there to get the drawings by hand.
(on paper)