Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems 2009 Delmar Cengage

Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Organs and Ducts of the Male Reproductive System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Structures of the Male Reproductive System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Penis • Primary Functions – Used for sexual intercourse and urination. • Related Combining Forms – pen/i – phall/i © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Testicles (Testes) • Primary Functions – Produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. • Related Combining Forms – orch/o, orchid/o – test/i, test/o, testicul/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Structures of the Female Reproductive System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Ovaries • Primary Functions – Produce ova (eggs) and female hormones. • Related Combining Forms – oophor/o – ovari/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Fallopian Tubes • Primary Functions – Catch mature ova. – Provide the site for fertilization. – Transport ova to uterus. • Related Combining Form – salping/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Uterus • Primary Functions – Protects and supports the developing child. • Related Combining Forms – hyster/o – metr/o, metri/o – uter/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Vagina • Primary Functions – Used for sexual intercourse. – Serves as a channel for menstrual flow and for birth. • Related Combining Forms – vagin/o – colp/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Placenta • Primary Functions – Exchanges nutrients and waste between the mother and fetus during pregnancy. • Related Combining Form – placent/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning