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Animal Reproduction
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| paired, oval shaped organs which produce sperm cells and testosterone. | Testes |
| protects and supports the testes, sperm and regulates temperature. | Scrotum |
| coiled tube, attached to each testis and is responsible for maturation, storage and transportation of sperm. | Epididymis |
| transports sperm from the epididymis to the uretha. | Vas Deferens |
| s-shaped curve, allows for penis retraction; humans and stallions do not have this. | Sigmoid Flexure |
| passageway for semen and urine; deposits semen in the female reproductive tract. | Penis |
| protects penis from injury and infection. | Sheath |
| produce eggs and female hormones. | Ovaries |
| blister-like mass on the surface of an ovary containing a developing ovum | Follicle |
| forms after ovum is released from the follicle and produces progesterone | Corpus Luteum |
| transports eggs from ovary to uterus and is the site of fertilization | Oviducts |
| consists of horns and a body; site of embryonic growth and placental and fetal development; varies among species | Uterus |
| serves as a birth canal at parturition; separated from the uterus by the cervix; receptacle for the penis during copulation | Vagina |
| external portion of the female reproductive tract; protects system from infection | Vulva |
| sensory erectile organ | Clitoris |
| reoccurs and repeats itself as long as the female is not pregnant; controlled by hormones; includes two phases | Estrous Cycle |
| release of egg cell from ovary; occurs near the end of estrus period | Ovulation |
| time which a female is pregnant | Gestation |
| process of giving birth | Partuition |