The reproductive System
Anatomy of the male reproductive system
sperm-producing testes or male gonads, lie within the scrotum
The Scrotum
a sac of skin and superficial fascia that hangs outside the abdomino pelvic cavity at the root of the penis
Testes
Each plum-sized testis is aprox. 4cm long by 2.5 cm wide surrounded by two tunics
The male perineum
suspends the scrotum and contains the root of the penis, and the anus
Anatomy of the female reproductive system
The Penis
A copulatory organ designed to deliver sperm into the female reproductive tract
consists of an attached root and a free body or shaft that ends in enlarge tip, the glans penis
skin covering penis is loose
reproductive role of the female is far more complex than a male
Semen
a milky white, somewhat sticky mixture of sperm, testicular fluid, and accessory gland secretions
ovaries purposes
produce female gametes
sex hormones
estrogen
progesterone