3.8: Describe the Structure and Explain the Function of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: The Male Reproductive System includes the  Testes, Glands, Sperm Ducts, Urethra and Penis

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STRUCTURE:

STRUCTURE	DESCRIPTION
SEX GLAND	Produces Fluids called Semen that will Provide the Sperm Cells with Nutrients
SPERM DUCT	Sperm Passes through the Sperm Duct to be Mixed with Fluids Produced by the Sex Gland
URETHRA	Tube Inside the Penis that can Carry Out Urine or Semen, a Ring of Muscle in the Urethra Prevents the Urine and Semen from Mixing
TESTIS	Contained in a Bag of Skin (Scrotum) and Produces Sperm (Male Gamete) and Testosterone (Hormone)
PENIS	Passes Urine Out of the Body from the Bladder and Allows Semen to Pass into the Vagina of a Woman during Sexual Intercourse

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: The Female Reproductive System includes the  Ovaries, Oviduct, Uterus, Cervix and Vagina

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STRUCTURE:

STRUCTURE	DESCRIPTION
OVIDUCT	Connects the Ovary to the Uterus and is Lined with Ciliated cells to Push the Released Ovum Towards the Uterus for Fertilisation
OVARY	Contains Ova (Female Gametes) which Will Mature and Develop when FSH is Released
UTERUS	Muscular Bag with a Soft Lining where the Fertilised Egg Cell will be Implanted to Develop into a Fetus
CERVIX	Ring of Muscle at the Lower End of the Uterus to Keep the Developing Fetus in Place during Pregnancy
URETHRA	Tube that Passes Urine Out of the Body from the Bladder
VAGINA	Muscular Tube that Leads to the inside of the Woman’s Body, Where the Male’s Penis will Enter during Sexual Intercourse