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