1. Human Reproductive System
Journal Why is it important to know and use the correct terminology of our bodies and its functions?

2. Female Reproduction Cervix Corpus Luteum D&C Dysmenorrhea
Neck or opening to the uterus.
Strongest muscle in the body.
Corpus Luteum
Enlarged follicle
Secretes hormones
D&C
Dialation and Curetage
Uterus is dialated and scraped.
Dysmenorrhea
Painful and disfunctioning period.
Endomenorrhea
Lining of the uterus.
Estrogen
Female hormone.
Fallopian tubes
Two tubes which connect the ovaries to the uterus and carry the egg to the uterus.
Fertilization
The sperm penetrates the egg and a zygote is formed.
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries.

3. Female Reproduction Menstruation Pudendum (pubis)
Period, uterine bleeding
Shedding of the endometrium
Mons Pubis
Mound of fatty tissue which covers the pubic bone.
Ova
Egg
Ovaries
Egg-shaped
Produces female hormones
Stores and releases ovum.
Ovulation
When an egg is released from ovary and moves down the fallopian tube.
Pudendum (pubis)
Area where the sex organs are located.
Progesterone
Female hormone from corpus luteum.
Tubal ligation
Oviducts are tied and cut to prevent fertilization.
Uterus
A hollow, muscular organ that protects and nourishes the fetus.
Vagina
Empty passageway leading from the vaginal opening to the uterus.
Vulva
The general term for all the external female sex organs.

4. The most familiar female reproductive organs.

6. Male Reproduction Circumcision Cowper’s glands Ejaculation Epididymis
Surgical removal of the flap of skin that covers the head of the penis.
Cowper’s glands
Two glands by prostate that secrete a fluid that neutralizes acidity.
Ejaculation
Passage of sperm and semen from the penis.
Epididymis
Cord-like structure in back of testes.
Impotence
Failure to get or maintain an erection.
Nocturnal emissions
Wet dreams
A normal ejaculation of semen while sleeping.
Penis
The organ for reproduction and urination.
Prostate gland
Secretes an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidity.

7. Male Reproduction Scrotum Semen Seminal Vesicles Sperm Testicles
Sacs that regulate temperature for sperm production.
Semen
A combination of sperm and fluid.
Seminal Vesicles
Secretes a fluid that nourishes and enables sperm to move.
Sperm
Male sex cell produced by testicles.
Testicles
Organs in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone.
Vas Deferens
Two long tubes that are a passageway and storage place for sperm.
Vasectomy
The vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm fertilization.

8. The reproductive anatomy of the male human is largely external
The reproductive anatomy of the male human is largely external. The male gonads, called testes, hang in a sac of skin called the scrotum. The testes produce sperm, which cannot survive long at body temperature. Sperm leave the body in semen, a fluid produced by the seminal vesicles.
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9. Infertility Low Sperm Count Viability of Sperm Ductal Obstruction
Less than normal amount of sperm.
Viability of Sperm
Health of sperm
Lifespan
Ductal Obstruction
Duct causes obstruction preventing fertilization.
Varicocele
Enlargement of veins by vas deferns.
Undescended Testes
Testicles didn’t drop into scrotum.
Retrograde Ejaculation
Ejaculation goes backwards.
Semen too Viscous
Too thick
Not enough fluid
Elevated Scrotum Temperature
Temperature in scrotum is too hot and hills the sperm.

10. Infertility Anti-Sperm Antibodies Abnormal Ovulation Endometriosis
Body produces antibodies that fight off sperm.
Abnormal Ovulation
Ovulation doesn’t occur on regular cycle.
Endometriosis
Bacterial infection of uterine lining.
Abnormal Tubes
Makes fertilization difficult.
Ovum Problems
Deformed eggs or imperfectly developed.
Spasms of Vagina
Interferes with intercourse.
Ph Content of Vagina
Might not allow fertilization.

11. Handouts
Male Reproduction Crossword
Female Reproduction Crossword

12. Internet Human Reproduction Quiz