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Chapter 14

Chapter 14 . The Reproductive Systems. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions. © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Organs and Ducts of the Male Reproductive System . Structures of the Male Reproductive System . Penis . Primary Functions

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Chapter 14

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  1. Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems

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

  3. Organs and Ducts of the Male Reproductive System

  4. Structures of the MaleReproductive System

  5. Penis • Primary Functions • Used for sexual intercourse and urination. • Related Combining Forms • pen/i • phall/i

  6. Testicles (Testes) • Primary Functions • Produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. • Related Combining Forms • orch/o, orchid/o • test/i, test/o, testicul/o

  7. Structures of the Female Reproductive System

  8. Ovaries • Primary Functions • Produce ova (eggs) and female hormones. • Related Combining Forms • oophor/o • ovari/o

  9. Fallopian Tubes • Primary Functions • Catch mature ova. • Provide the site for fertilization. • Transport ova to uterus. • Related Combining Form • salping/o

  10. Uterus • Primary Functions • Protects and supports the developing child. • Related Combining Forms • hyster/o • metr/o, metri/o • uter/o

  11. Vagina • Primary Functions • Used for sexual intercourse. • Serves as a channel for menstrual flow and for birth. • Related Combining Forms • vagin/o • colp/o

  12. Placenta • Primary Functions • Exchanges nutrients and waste between the mother and fetus during pregnancy. • Related Combining Form • placent/o

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