25. Fallopian tube / Oviduct
• Carries the ovum forward by
– the beating action of the cilia
on its inner surface
– the contraction of muscles of
oviduct
• Place for fertilization (upper part)
39. Functions of Seminal Fluid
To provide a medium for the sperms to
swim
To activate and nourish the sperms
To neutralize the acidity in female
reproductive tract
40. Semen
Seminal fluid is thick, yellowish, and
alkaline.
It contains mucus, fructose, a
coagulating enzyme, ascorbic acid,
and prostaglandins.
43. Testes
• For production of male gametes (sperms)
• For production of male sex hormones
Testis :
showing
sperm
production
44. Epididymis
For temporarily storage of sperms
During copulation, muscles of epididymis
contract to release sperms
epididymis
vas deferens
(sperm duct)
sperm tubules
45.
46. Soft penis not
sexually aroused
testis
erectile tissue filled
with blood
Penis becomes
erect when the
man is sexually
aroused
Transfer of semen
Penis is inserted into the vagina Movement Muscles of
epididymis contract Eject semen Ejaculation
Sperms are transferred from a man into a woman’s body.
Copulation