1. Reproductive System

2. Function:
The purpose of the reproductive system is to produce _gametes_ and allow for _fertilization_ to take place. Although a healthy reproductive system is not a requirement for an individual _organism, it is essential for continuation of a _species.

3. Male Reproductive System
Scrotum – Contains testes; allows for _lower temperature needed for sperm production
Testes – Site of _gamete_ production. Specialized _diploid (2n) cells undergo _meiosis_ to produce _haploid (n) sperm cells.
Meiosis begins at _puberty and continues until _death
Each meiotic division produces 4 sperm cells with 23 chromosomes

4. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Vas Deferens – Tubes that transport sperm to _urethra.
Glands
Prostate Gland and Seminal Vesicles – Produce _semen to provide _nutrients, protect sperm from acidic vagina
Bulbourethral Gland – Produces acid neutralizer to protect sperm from any residual _urine_____ in urethra
Penis – Means for sperm delivery via _urethra during _ejaculation_

5. Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system is designed for _gamete production and development of the _embryo_ following fertilization.

6. Female Reproductive System
Ovary – Site of meiosis and gamete production; however there are three ways oogenesis differs from spermatogenesis:
Meiosis begins _before birth, but it is paused until puberty so females are born with total set of immature egg cells. During the female menstrual cycle, one egg cell or _ovum__ completes meiosis.
Meiosis stops when a female is years old. Known as _menopause; menstruation ceases
Meiosis produces only _one_ egg cell. The other 3 cells disintegrate so that the single egg cell contains all the _cytoplasm.

7. Female Reproductive system
Oviducts – Also known as the _fallopian tubes____. Passageway for egg cell during ovulation. Site of _fertilization__. When sperm and egg cell fuse, a _diploid____ _zygote___ is created with _46__ chromosomes. Development of the zygote to an _embryo____ → _fetus____ → _baby__ is carried out through _mitosis

9. Female reproductive system
Uterus – Site of _embryo development.
Implantation takes place approximately 5-7 days following fertilization.
If fertilization does not occur, lining of uterus is sloughed off during _menstruation____.
Vagina – Also known as “_birth canal”; passageway for _sperm_ in and _baby_ out