Reproductive Hormones
Male gonads (testes) produce sperm. Female gonads (ovaries) produce eggs.
Male Reproductive System Sex hormones: androsterone & testosterone. Function: Stimulates spermatogenesis. Stimulates secondary sex characteristics. Increases secretion of body oils. Increases sex drive.
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System Sex hormones: Estrogen & Progesterone
Female Reproductive System Ovaries contain cells called follicles. Follicles consist of: Primary oocyte. Granulosa cells.
Oogenesis FSH & LH released. Primary oocyte undergoes meiosis I. Forms a secondary oocyte and a polar body. Granulosa cells divide. Forms a fluid-filled cavity (antrum) around the secondary oocyte. Serves as nutrition for oocyte.
Ovulation Secondary oocyte ruptures ovarian wall. Enters the fallopian tubes. Remaining follicle cells form the corpus luteum. Secretes estrogen and progesterone.
Oogenesis & Ovulation
Meiosis II is Dependent on Fertilization No fertilization? Corpus luteum degenerates and leaves a scar (corpus albicans). Fertilization? Meiosis II occurs. Secondary oocyte divides to form a fertilized egg/ovum (zygote) & a polar body.
Female Reproductive System
Menstrual Cycle 4 phases: Flow (day 0 – 5). Follicular (day 6 – 13). Ovulatory (day 14). Luteal (day 15 – 28).
Menstrual Cycle
*Males and females both have male and female sex hormones, but in varying levels.