1. The Human Body: The Reproductive System

2. Organs of the Male Reproductive System
Penis
Urethra
Vas Deferens
Scrotum
Testes
Prostate Gland
Bladder*
*Not a part of the reproductive system

3. Male Reproductive System
1. Bladder*: holds urine prior to urination. Urine leaves the bladder via the urethra.
2. Urethra: a tube which allows urine and semen to exit the body. Connects to the bladder
3. Vas deferens: a tube which connects the testes to the urethra and allows semen to exit the body.
4. Testes: two glands which produce sperm and hormones (testosterone)
5. Prostate gland: secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.

4. Organs of the Female Reproductive System
Vagina
Cervix
Uterus
Fallopian Tubes
Ovary

5. Female Reproductive System
1. Ovaries: production and release of eggs.
This release of the egg is called ovulation.
2. Fallopian Tubes: Takes egg from ovary to uterus Where fertilization occurs.
3. Uterus: houses fetus. (womb)

6. The Menstrual Cycle and Fertilization
Egg is fertilized by sperm = zygote
Implantation: fertilized egg (zygote) attaches to uterus lining and begins to develop
If the egg isn’t fertilized it’s released along with the inside lining of the uterus (Menstruation)

7. Pregnancy
Amniotic sac: bag of fluid inside womb, where baby develops and grows.
Placenta: attached to lining of the womb, it keeps blood supply separate from mothers.
Umbilical Cord: connects placenta to baby. Carries nutrients and oxygen into the baby’s bloodstream.