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-Erection is stimulated by
parasympathetic nerve
The Scrotum
Out pouching of abdominal wall
spermatogenesis
Anatomy
head - contains genetic material and
enzymes
middle piece - contains mitochondria
tail - propels sperm
SEMEN:
• Is a thick whitish fluid ejaculated by the male during orgasm,
contains spermatozoa and fructose-rich nutrients.
• During ejaculation, semen receives contributions of fluid from
Prostate gland (60%)
Seminal vesicle (30%)
Epididymis ( 5%)
Bulbourethral gland (5%)
• Average pH = 7.5
• The average amount of semen released during ejaculation is
2.5 -5 ml. It can live with in the female genital tract
for about 24 to 72 hours.
• (50-200 million/ml of ejaculation ave. of 400 million/
ejaculation )
• 90 seconds- cervix
• 5 mins.- end of fallopian tube
The Penis
Delivers spermatozoa to female
reproductive tract
Glans penis - end of the shaft
Prepuce - loose skin covering glans penis
Contains masses of spongy tissue with
sinuses
Sinuses fill with blood resulting in erection
A.External Structures
A.External Structures
B. Internal Structures
Fxn:
To produce, mature and discharge ova producing estrogen and
progesterone in the process initiating and regulating the
menstrual cycles
The Ovaries
Oogenesis
begins in developing female fetus
(700,000 produced)
puberty - ovarian cycle begins
primary oocyte - first meiotic division
Function:
1. to receive the ova from the fallopian tube
2. provide a place for implantation and nourishment during
fetal growth
3. furnish protection to a growing fetus
4. aids in labor and delivery
3. Vaginal Canal – 3-4 inch long dilatable canal between the bladder
and the rectum; contains rugae that permits stretching without
tearing.