1. Reproductive Systems

2. Seminal vesicles Bladder Vas deferens penis urethra Testicles (or testes) scrotum Prostate gland Cowper’s gland anus epididymis

3. ovary Fallopian tubes bladder clitoris urethra labia anus vagina cervix uterus

4. menstrual cycle

5. Terms to Know Menstrual Cycle –A monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy Menstruation –Breakdown and discharge of the uterine lining out of the vagina Ovulation –Release of an egg from a follicle in the ovary

6. Hormones Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing Hormone (LH) –The hormones that cause the maturation and release of an egg Estrogen –Levels increase to cause uterine lining to thicken. Lining nourishes and supports the growing human during pregnancy Progesterone –Further thicken and maintain uterine lining following ovulation

7. Male Reproductive System

8. Terms to Know Testosterone –Male hormone that influences sperm production Ejaculation –When sperm is released from the penis

10. Seminal Fluid GlandApproximate %Description Testes2-5%Approx. 200-500 mill. Sperm Seminal Vesicle65-75%Releases fluids that provides nourishment and protection Prostate25-30%Releases fluids that provides protection Bulb urethral Gland (Cowper’s Gland) <1%Releases fluids that increase the mobility Contributes to the cohesive jelly-like texture of semen