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Male sex cell
Sperm is the male reproductive cell.
Sperm vs. seminal fluid
Sperm fertilizes; seminal fluid nourishes and transports.
Sperm pathway
Sperm travels from testes to urethra for ejaculation.
Urethra functions in males
Conveys urine and semen outside the body.
Testicles function
Produce sperm and hormones like testosterone.
Epididymis function
Stores and matures sperm after production.
Vas deferens function
Transports sperm from epididymis to urethra.
Seminal vesicle function
Produces fluid that nourishes and helps transport sperm.
Prostate function
Secretes fluid that protects and energizes sperm.
Cowper's gland function
Produces pre-ejaculatory fluid for lubrication.
Female sex cell
Ovum is the female reproductive cell.
Vaginal opening functions
Allows for menstrual flow, intercourse, and childbirth.
Egg cell pathway
Ovary to fallopian tube, then uterus for implantation.
Menstruation phases
Includes menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases.
Ovaries function
Produce eggs and hormones like estrogen.
Fallopian tubes function
Transport eggs from ovaries to uterus.
