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| 1. | alveoli | (of the breast) milk-secreting cells in the mammary gland |
| 2. | ampulla | (of the uterine tube) middle portion of the uterine tube in which fertilization often occurs |
| 3. | antrum | fluid-filled chamber that characterizes a mature tertiary (antral) follicle |
| 4. | areola | highly pigmented, circular area surrounding the raised nipple and containing areolar glands that secrete fluid important for lubrication during suckling |
| 5. | Bartholin's glands | (also, greater vestibular glands) glands that produce a thick mucus that maintains moisture in the vulva area; also referred to as the greater vestibular glands |
| 6. | blood-testis barrier | tight junctions between Sertoli cells that prevent bloodborne pathogens from gaining access to later stages of spermatogenesis and prevent the potential for an autoimmune reaction to haploid sperm |
| 7. | body of uterus | middle section of the uterus |
| 8. | broad ligament | wide ligament that supports the uterus by attaching laterally to both sides of the uterus and pelvic wall |
| 9. | bulbourethral glands | (also, Cowper's glands) glands that secrete a lubricating mucus that cleans and lubricates the urethra prior to and during ejaculation |
| 10. | cervix | elongate inferior end of the uterus where it connects to the vagina |
| 11. | clitoris | (also, glans clitoris) nerve-rich area of the vulva that contributes to sexual sensation during intercourse |
| 12. | corpus albicans | nonfunctional structure remaining in the ovarian stroma following structural and functional regression of the corpus luteum |
| 13. | corpus cavernosum | either of two columns of erectile tissue in the penis that fill with blood during an erection |
| 14. | corpus luteum | transformed follicle after ovulation that secretes progesterone |
| 15. | corpus spongiosum | (plural: corpora cavernosa) column of erectile tissue in the penis that fills with blood during an erection and surrounds the penile urethra on the ventral portion of the penis |
| 16. | ductus deferens | (also, vas deferens) duct that transports sperm from the epididymis through the spermatic cord and into the ejaculatory duct; also referred as the vas deferens |
| 17. | ejaculatory duct | duct that connects the ampulla of the ductus deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle at the prostatic urethra |
| 18. | endometrium | inner lining of the uterus, part of which builds up during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle and then sheds with menses |
| 19. | epididymis | (plural: epididymides) coiled tubular structure in which sperm start to mature and are stored until ejaculation |
| 20. | fimbriae | fingerlike projections on the distal uterine tubes |
| 21. | follicle | ovarian structure of one oocyte and surrounding granulosa (and later theca) cells |
| 22. | folliculogenesis | development of ovarian follicles from primordial to tertiary under the stimulation of gonadotropins |
| 23. | fundus | (of the uterus) domed portion of the uterus that is superior to the uterine tubes |
| 24. | gamete | haploid reproductive cell that contributes genetic material to form an offspring |
| 25. | glans penis | bulbous end of the penis that contains a large number of nerve endings |
| 26. | gonadotropin-releasing hormone | (GnRH) hormone released by the hypothalamus that regulates the production of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland |
| 27. | gonads | reproductive organs (testes in men and ovaries in women) that produce gametes and reproductive hormones |
| 28. | granulosa cells | supportive cells in the ovarian follicle that produce estrogen |
| 29. | hymen | membrane that covers part of the opening of the vagina |
| 30. | infundibulum | (of the uterine tube) wide, distal portion of the uterine tube terminating in fimbriae |
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