BIOL 129 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Vaginitis, Ovarian Ligament, Uterine Prolapse
Document Summary
Organs that produces gametes (mature sexual reproductive cells) Epididymis, vas deferens, uterus, vagina, penis, ejaculatory duct, glands, Physical characteristics that differentiate the sexes and help with male attraction. Facial hair, deep voice, pubic hair (signals sexual maturity), breasts. Site of sperm production and secrete androgens (male sex hormones) Sperm that is in the testis is immature can not fertilize an egg. Closely associated with the epididymis : site of sperm maturation and storage. When male develops testis they develop in the peritoneal cavity same height as kidneys. Gubernaculum testis: fiber tract connecting testis to wall. Does not become longer as body get longer the testis get pulled down more and more and at about 8 months the testis are being pulled through inguinal canal and descend into the scrotum by birth. Testis are not housed in the peritoneal cavity thorugh out life because the sperm needs to be kept at a temperature lower than core temperature (needs to be cooler)
