| A | B |
|---|
| graafian follicle | a mature follicle |
| mons pubis | a pad of connective tissue covering the symphysis pubis |
| external genitalia | the reproductive system can be divided into the internal organs and this |
| prepuce | a covering fold of skin |
| infundibulum | the distal end of the uterine tube |
| areola | a circular pigmented area |
| ampulla | the widest portion of the fallopian tube |
| stroma | the connective tissue of the cortex |
| fundus | the uppermost portion of the uterus |
| vulva | another term for the external genitalia |
| mesentery | the eggs are located on either side of the uterus and supported by this |
| Bartholin gland | a gland which lubricates the vagina during sexual excitement |
| estrogen | the first of the femalo hormones |
| sebaceous | glands which secrete a greasy substance |
| mesovarium | a ligament which comprises the mesentery |
| medulla | the innter portion of an ovary |
| corpus luteum | the ruptured follicle which generates progesterone |
| perineum | the area between the thighs |
| menstruation | the cyclic discharge of blood and tissues from the uterus |
| menses | another name for menstruation |
| lactation | the secretion of milk |
| mammary glands | modified sweat glands |
| cortex | the outer surface of an ovary |
| fornix | the recessed area around the cervix |
| oviducts | another term for fallopian tubes |
| symphysis pubis | the joint formed by a union of the pubic bones by thick fibrocartilage |
| secretory phase | the middle stage through which the uterine lining passes |
| gametes or ova | the main product of the ovaries |
| dartos | one of the scrotal wall muscles |
| Cowper glands | also called bulbourethral glands |
| circumcision | the removal of the prepuce |
| semen | secretion from the glands, in combination with the spermatozoa |
| epididymis | a very coiled tube locate at the upper end of each testis |
| vas deferens | a continuation of the epididymis which goes up and into the urethra |
| prepuce | the foreskin of the penis |
| tunica albuginea | the connective tissue which surrounds the testis |
| seminiferous tubules | the place in the body where the sperm are produced |
| rete testis | after production, the sperm pass directly into this structure |
