Human

Reproduction

Anatomy of reproductive

system

Male reproductive system

• Testicles– Made up of

numerous coiledseminiferoustubules.

– Sperm is formed in these tubes.

• Reproductiveducts– Epididymis: where

the spemscompletes maturation

– Vas deferens: where sperm isstored.

– Urethra: ductwhich also belongs

Male reproductive system

• Glands

• Seminal vesicles: secretes seminal fluids.

• Prostate: prostatic fluid with substances that protects

the sperm

• Cowper’s glands: secretes lubricant to facilitate

penetration.

• Corpora cavernosa:

erectile tissue above

the urethra

• Corpus

spongiosum:

surrounds urethra and

widens at the end.

• Glans

• Foreskin

Male reproductive system

Female reproductive system

The uterus has a thick

muscular layer

myometrium. Gestation

occurs here.Mucus membrane.

2 tubes which collect the ova released by

the ovaries. Fertilization occurs in these

tubes. Lubrication is secreted to help feed

the zygote.