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Reproductive organs - bozemanbiology- Kerri M.
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Biology
10th Grade
04/19/2012

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Egg
Definition
Female gamete
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Hermaphroditism
Definition
Each individual has both female and male reproductive systems
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External fertilization
Definition
Parent discharges gametes into water and fertilization occurs
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Internal fertilization
Definition
Sperm are deposited in or close to female reproductive tract and gametes unite within tract
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Copulation
Definition
Sexual intercourse
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Follicles
Definition
Surround, nourish, protect egg cell, produce estrogen
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Ovaries
Definition
Produce egg cells and hormones
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Ovulation
Definition
Egg cell is ejected from follicle
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Oviduct
Definition
Fallopian tube
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Uterus
Definition
Womb, site of pregnancy
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Embryo
Definition
Stage in development from first division of zygote until body structures begin to appear
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Fetus
Definition
Developing human from ninth week until birth
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Testes
Definition
Male gonads housed in scrotum
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Epididymis
Definition
Coiled tube that stores developing sperm
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Ejaculatory duct
Definition
Vas deferens and seminal vesicle join
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Seminal vesicles
Definition
Secrete thick fluid to energize sperm
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Prostate gland
Definition
Secretes thin fluid that nourishes sperm
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Penis
Definition
Erectile tissue, site of erection
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Bulbourethral glands
Definition
Secrete clear, alkaline mucus
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Corpus luteu
Definition
Solid mass formed by growth of follicular tissue within ovary
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