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Short Description: Female Reproductive Anatomy. The Ovaries. Paired organs on each side of the uterus held. in place by several ligaments. Ovarian – anchors the ovary medially ...
Content Inside: Reproductive System The Reproductive Primary sex organs (gonads) testes in males, ovaries in females System Gonads produce sex cells called gametes and secrete sex hormones Accessory reproductive organs ducts, P A R T A glands, and external genitalia Sex hormones androgens (males), and estrogens and progesterone (females) Reproductive System Male Reproductive System Sex hormones play roles in: The male gonads (testes) produce sperm and The development and function of the lie within the scrotum reproductive organs Sperm are delivered to the exterior through a Sexual behavior and drives system of ducts: epididymis, ductus deferens, The growth and development of many other ejaculatory duct, and the urethra organs and tissues Accessory sex glands: Empty their secretions into the ducts during ejaculation Include the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands Male Reproductive System The Scrotum Sac of skin and superficial fascia that hangs outside the abdominopelvic cavity at the root of the penis Contains paired testicles separated by a midline septum Its external positioning keeps the testes 3C lower than core body temperature (needed for sperm production) Figure 27.1
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