In: Anatomy and Physiology
1) The major structures of male reproductive system are
Scrotal sacs - maintain temperature of the testis which is essential for spermatogenesis
Testis- It produces testosterone and sperms
Epididymis- place where sperms become mature and stored in it
Vas deferens - transports sperms from epididymis to urethra
Seminal vesicles , prostate gland , cowpers gland - These produce semen which helps in nourishment and transport of the sperms
Urethra- It allows both urine and sperms to pass through it
Pe-nis - It transports sperms into the female genital tract
2)Major structures of female reproductive system
Ovary- produces ova and hormones like estrogen and progesterone
Fallopian tube - also called oviduct. Helps in transport of ovum from ovary to the uterus
Uterus - It is the main of implantation of the embryo after fertilization
Va-gina - allows the entry of the sperms into the female genital tract .