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reproductive sytsem (Male (seminal vesicles (2 pouch like tubes that have…

- - - - carries sperm and fluids known collectively as semen through the prostate gland and into the urethra
  - - - goes up into the abdominal cavity and curves behind the bladder and joins with the seminal vesicle
  - - - secretes mucus that serves as a lubricant for intercourse, and alkaline fluid which decreases the acidity of urine that resides in the urethra
  - - - tightly coiled tube that is approx. 20 ft long
  - - - located outside of body where the temp is lower, ideal for sperm production
- - - - attached to upper part of the uterus
        
        has fimbriae that helps move the ovum
        
        serves as passageway for the ovum as they move toward the uterus
        
        fertilization takes place
  - - - attached to the uterus by ligaments
        
        contains thousands of follicles each containing an immature ovum
  - - - organ of menstruation allows G&D of fetus and contracts during birth to expel baby
    - - serious membrane
    - - myometrium- allows for expulsion of uterus during pregnancy and contracts to expel baby
    - - endometrium- has a layer of specialized epithelium which provides for implantation of the fertilized ovum & helps aid in the development of the growing fetus
  - - - serves as a passageway for the menses, receives sperm, organ of copulation
        
        lined with a mucus membrane with rugae that allows the vagina to expand during birth and intercourse
  - - - secretes mucus for lubrication
- - - - caused by gonococcus, strep, or staph
        
        freq occurs with a UTI, prostate infection, mumps, or a STD
        
        tx- antibiotics, cold applications, scrotal support, pain medications