From the start…..  _______________is the process by which organisms make more organisms like themselves.  The egg is pushed along by finger like structures called ________________.  In the human reproductive process, the ________— testicles in the males and ovaries in the females produce ___________, or sex cells.  The male gamete is called the _________  The female gamete is called the ______ or _______.  Eggs are released in a monthly cycle called ____________.

OVULATION and MENSTRUATION ___________ happens monthly when the ovary releases an egg into the ________________. If the egg is not fertilized—the egg dries up and leaves the body through the uterus. This process is called __________________. The blood and tissue from the inner lining of the uterus along with the remains of the egg create menstrual flow—also referred to as a “___________”.

Female Reproductive Organs  The ________ is the external portion of the female reproductive organs.  ______, _________, __________  The __________ is the stretchable passage that connects a woman's internal and external sex organs.  Connects vulva with the cervix and uterus.  __________ _________  Passage for menstrual flow

2 million eggs at birth….down to 400,000 by adolescence Fallopian Tubes FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

And…On the inside The vagina connects to the _________, a pear shaped cavity, at the __________. The ____________ has thick muscular walls—which can accommodate a growing fetus, and then help to push the baby out during labor. At each corner of the uterus, ___________ tubes connect to the _________—which produce, store and release eggs (____________).

THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS  The male reproductive organs are also located both inside and outside of the body.  At sexual maturity, the _________, produce and store millions of sperm cells (________).  The testicles or testes, are also part of the endocrine system, which produces hormones.  _____________—causes deeper voices, muscle development, body and facial hair—and stimulates the production of _________.

From the inside…  The __________ and ____ __________are part of the duct system which transport _______—fluid that contains ________.  The ____________—a sac like pouch stores the testicles outside the body to help maintain the temperature of the testicles.  The ____________and ________ _________provide fluids(_______) that lubricate the duct system and nourish sperm.

Vas Deferens Epididymis Seminal Vesicles & Prostate gland

…and then?  When the male reaches a peak of sexual stimulation (_________) he will _____________.  ___________ deposited near the female’s cervix— within _____ minutes can be in the fallopian tubes attempting to fertilize a released egg.  Sperm can survive up to ____ days—but typically only last _____ days.

Fertilization…and beyond An egg can be fertilized up to ________ hours after ovulation. After being deposited in the vagina, sperm travel through the cervix and uterus. ______________________ happens when the sperm meet the egg at the end of the fallopian tube. The egg carries _______ chromosomes in its nucleus, surrounded by a soft shell, or membrane. The sperm, also carrying 23 ______________________, will break through the outer membrane. The two sets of chromosomes will be joined, forming a ______________. If the egg is fertilized it will attach to the thick wall of the_________________ to receive blood and nutrients. After _____ months, the developed fetus will be born.

411-Teens and Parent talk Sex with Katie Couric 1. Based on their survey—what percentage of teens (15-16) are sexually active? 2. How do teens perceive the media and sex? 3. How common is oral sex—based on their survey—for year olds? 4. What percentage of kids thought oral sex was considered sex? 5. What does the counselor suggest are threats change the level of sexual maturity? 6. Compare how many parents think they talk often about sex…to the amount of kids that do? 7. What are some of the pieces of advice that the counselor suggested for parents when talking about sex with their kids? 8. What are parents worried most about in regards to teen’s sexual behaviors? 9. What are the outcomes of casual sex…as suggested by the counselor? 10. How did teens think their parents should talk about sex with them?