The Male Reproductive Anatomy Model
FOLLOW VERNE THE SPERM THROUGH THE REPRODUCTIVE TRACT!
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In order to produce offspring, an egg (ovum) from the female must be fertilized by the male's sperm. Women are born with as many immature eggs (oocytes) as they will ever have in their lifetime. The ovaries are full of follicles. Each follicle has one oocyte that is able to mature into a mature ovum (egg).
The female reproductive tract has two ovaries; one on the left side and one on the right side. The ovaries essentially “take turns” alternating their participation in the menstrual cycle. For example, one month the right ovary will release the oocyte and the next month the left ovary will release one. This is why women who have damage or loss to one ovary are still fertile and able to have healthy offspring.
The inner lining of the uterus is called the ENDOMETRIUM. During a women's cycle, the endometrium of the uterus gets thicker in anticipation of receiving a fertilized egg. If no fertilized egg is received, the endometrium gets rid of the extra cells as a vaginal discharge during menstruation.
The muscular lining of the uterus is called the MYOMETRIUM. The myometrium is responsible to labor contraction and for menstrual cramps.
The muscular lining of the uterus is called the MYOMETRIUM. The myometrium is responsible to labor contraction and for menstrual cramps.
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HISTOLOGY
The function of the testes is to produce sperm and secrete male sex hormones. The testis contain seminiferous tubules. The function of the seminiferous tubules is to make sperm. The supporting cells between the seminiferous tubules are the interstitial cells. They function to secrete sex hormones needed for sperm production.
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