Structure of the

Human
Reproductive
System
 Male
Reproductive
System
Testes
-measures about 3.7
to 5 cm in length
and about 2.5 cm in
width.
Testes
-the primary male
reproductive organ
located inside the
scrotum.
Testes
It involves the
production of
testosterone and
spermatogenesis.
testosterone
Primary male sex
organ

spermatogenesis
Sperm cells
Scrotum
- is a sac that
contains the testes
as well as many
nerves and blood .
Scrotum
- provides
protection for the
testes and aid in the
normal development
of sperm cells.
Epididymis
- a long coiled tube,
about 6 m long,
located behind each
testis.
Epididymis
Sperm cells in the
testis are immature,
they mature in the
epididymis.
Vas deferens
- ductus deferens,
another sperm duct
that extends upward
from the epididymis.
Vas deferens
- transports mature
sperm cells to the
urethra in
preparation of
ejaculation.
ejaculation
Action of ejecting
semen from the
body
semen
A viscous whitish
secretion of the
male reproductive
organs
semen
contains
spermatozoa (sperm
cells)
Urethra
- a tube that
extends from the
urinary bladder to
the outside.
Urethra
- about 20 cm in
length
Urethra
- conveys urine
from the bladder
- transports semen
outside of the
body
Penis
- the male organ for
sexual intercourse.
Penis
- Composed of
spongy tissue with
blood spaces
Penis
The flow of urine is
blocked from the
urethra to allow only
semen to pass
through during sexual
intercourse.
Seminal Vesicle
- twisted muscular
tubes about 7.5 cm
long with many sac-
like pouches.
Seminal Vesicle
- attached to the
vas deferens near
the base of the
bladder.
Seminal Vesicle
- produces thick,
yellow, alkaline
secretion rich in
fructose tht provides
nourishment to the
sperm cells.
Prostate gland
- located below the
urinary bladder,
where it surrounds
the first part of the
urethra.
Prostate gland
- located below the
urinary bladder,
where it surrounds
the first part of the
urethra.
Prostate gland
- produces alkaline
secretion that also
nourishes the sperm
cells.
Bulbourethral gland
- a pair of pea-sized
organs located on
the sides of the
urethra just below
the prostate gland.
Bulbourethral gland
- also called
Cowper’s gland.
Bulbourethral gland
- secretes clear,
slippery fluid that
lubricate the
urethra to neutralize
acids.
Female
Reproductive
System
Ovaries
-primary female
reproductive organs
where the ova are
formed.
ova
Female sex cells
Ovaries
There are two
ovaries, located on
the opposite sides
of the uterus.
Ovaries
-secretes hormones
called estrogen and
progesterone.
ovulation
The release of a
ripened egg from
the ovary.
Fallopian tubes
-oviduct, extends
from the upper side
s of the uterus and
lead up to the
ovaries.
Fallopian tubes
The tubes
transports the ova
to the uterus within
5 days.
Uterus
-also known as the
womb.
Uterus
-pear-shaped
muscular organ,
about 7.5 cm long, 5
cm wide, and 2.5 cm
deep.
corpus
The upper part of
the uterus.
endometrium
The lining of the
uterus and is
involved in the
menstruation.
Cervix
Situated between
the uterus and
vagina.
Cervix
It is the opening
through which
sperm cells must
pass to fertilize an
egg.
Vagina
A tube-like muscular
structure measuring
about 7.5 cm.
Vagina
-connects the
internal
reproductive organs
with the external
genitalia.
Vagina
-the point of entry
of the penis during
sexual intercourse.
Vagina
-the point of entry
of the penis during
sexual activity.
Vagina
It is the final
passageway
through which the
baby exits at birth.
Vulva
The external female
genitalia.
Label
the parts