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reproductive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the reproductive systems function? | The reproductive systems function is to reproduce |
| What other systems does the reproductive system work with? | The Endocrine System, the Nervous system and the Urinary system. |
| What do the ovaries do? | The ovaries carry all of the eggs the female will have in her lifetime. |
| What is a Uterus? | A uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. |
| How long is the fallopian tubes? | The fallopian tubes is 4-5 inches long |
| If the fallopian tubes are removed, can a woman still reproduce? | No. |
| How much DNA does sperm contribute to the egg (slide 12) | ½ |
| Where is the scrotum located? | The scrotum is located outside the body under the penis. |
| What are Testicles? | Testicles are two small egg shaped organs that are in the scrotum, they make testosterone and sperm. |
| What is one testical called? | Teste |
| What is a Epididymis? | The epididymis is a tightly coiled tubes attached the the testes. |
| What is the vas deferens? | The vas deferens is a long muscular tube that connects the epididymis into the pelvic cavity |
| What is the prostate? | The prostate is a small gland in men that helps make semen. |