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Human Reproductive System
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Function of the reproductive system 1.To carry on the species and reproduce 2.Male reproductive cell – sperm 3.Female reproductive cell – egg (ova)
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Male Reproductive System
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Male Reproductive System Organs 1.Testes – produce sperm and testosterone 2.Scrotum – holds testes, temperature control 3.Penis – used to put sperm into female body 4.Urethra – carry’s urine and semen (at separate times) out of the body 5.Vas Deferens – transports sperm up to Urethra 6.Prostate gland, Cowper’s gland & Seminal vesicle – creates fluids for semen Mrs. Degl
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Sperm Formation 1.Formed in the testes by MEIOSIS 2.Semen is sperm plus protective fluid from glands 3. Semen leaves testes through the vas deferens to the urethra before it exits.
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Secondary Sexual Characteristics - Male 1. Induced by testosterone –Deeper voice –Chest and facial hair –Lengthen bones
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Mrs. Degl Female Reproductive System
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Female Reproductive System Organs 1.Ovaries – produce eggs (ova) and estrogen 2.Fallopian tubes – long tube leading from ovaries to uterus 3.Uterus– where the baby develops if egg is fertilized by the sperm 4.Cervix– opening leading from uterus to vagina 5.Vagina – muscular canal (birth canal) leading from uterus to outside
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Egg (Ovum) Formation 1.Formed in ovaries by MEIOSIS 2.Eggs are formed before birth - Females are born with eggs 3.Once mature, an egg per month released from ovaries -Sometimes more than one egg is released (fraternal twins) 4.If egg is fertilized, (zygote) it will implant in the uterus and develop
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Secondary Sexual Characteristics - Female 1. Induced by increased estrogen, and progesterone hormone levels –Pubic hair –Widen pelvis –Enlarge mammary tissue (breasts) –Begin menstrual cycles
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Fraternal vs. Identical twins 1.Fraternal twins – more than one egg was released and they are fertilized by different sperm. - Just like normal brothers/sister but born at the same time 2.Identical twins – one egg is fertilized by one sperm. When cells start to divide, for some reason the cells separate and become 2 brothers or 2 sisters
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Exit questions 1.The female sex cell is a(n) ______. 2.The male sex cell is a(n) ________. 3.The purpose of the reproductive system is…..
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