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Female and Male Reproductive Systems
Female and Male Reproductive Systems
Reproductive System:
Organs that make possible the production of offspring.
Female Reproductive System
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Female Reproductive System:Words to be familiar with
ESTROGEN Female hormone
OVUM Female sex cell that is released from the ovaries during ovulation.
OVULATION The release of one mature egg cell each month.
FERTILIZATION Occurs when a male’s sperm cell joins with a female’s egg cell.
IMPLANTATION When a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall at the start pregnancy.
MENSTRUATION Uterine lining, the unfertilized egg, and some blood flow out of the body.
Functions of the Female Reproductive System:
• Produces estrogen.• Produces, stores, and transports ova.• Provides a place for fertilization to occur.• Protects and nourishes the fertilized egg
as it grows and matures into a human being.
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Ovary:*Female glands that produce and store ovum and produce and secrete female hormones.
Ovary
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Fallopian Tubes:*Tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Fertilization occurs here.
Ovary
Fallopian Tube
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Uterus:*Where the fetus is nourished prior to birth.
Ovary
Fallopian Tube
Uterus
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Uterine Lining:*The inner layer of the uterus. Implantation occurs here. If there is no implantation, the lining is shed through menstruation.
Ovary
Fallopian Tube
UterusUterine Lining
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Cervix:*The bottom of the uterus that opens into the vaginal canal. Allows the passage of menstrual fluid. Protects reproductive system and developing fetus from pathogens.
Ovary
Fallopian Tube
UterusUterine Lining
Cervix
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Vagina:*The birth canal. It leads from the uterus to the outside of the body.
Ovary
Fallopian Tube
UterusUterine Lining
Cervix
Vagina
How to take care of the Female Reproductive System:
1. Get regular checkups by a physician.2. Bathe regularly. 3. During menstruation (period) change
tampons and sanitary pads frequently.4. Practice sexual abstinence before
marriage
New Terms
• Sexual Abstinence: Not engaging in sexual activity until marriage.
• Sexual Activity: Any genital contact. (There are many definitions for this. This is how we will define it in our class.)
Any questions???
Matching Activity
• Match each term with its correct definition.
• When you think you have them all correct, compare with another group.
• After you have compared, raise your hands and I will check you off.
Male Reproduction system
Male Reproductive System:Words to be familiar with
TESTOSTERONE Male hormone
SPERM Male sex cell that enters the egg during fertilization.
SEMEN Fluid that contains sperm and secretions from the male glands.
Functions of the Male Reproductive System:
• Produces testosterone• Produces, stores, and transports sperm
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Testes:*Produce sperm & testosterone
Testes
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Epididymis*Transports and stores sperm cells that are produced in the testes.
TestesEpididymis
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Vas Deferens:*Transports mature sperm to the urethra
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
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Seminal Vesicle:*Holds the liquid that mixes with sperm to form semen
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
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Prostate Gland:*Secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Urethra:*Functions as an exit from the body. Releases sperm and urine.
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Urethra
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Penis:*Male reproductive organ
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
UrethraPenis
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Scrotum:*Holds the testicles and keep the testicles at an optimal temperature.
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
UrethraPenis
Scrotum
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Bladder:*Stores urine
TestesEpididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
UrethraPenis
Scrotum
Bladder
How to take care of the Male Reproductive System:
1. Get regular checkups by a physician.2. Bathe regularly3. Wear a protective cup or supporter during
athletic activities to prevent accidental injuries.4. Practice sexual abstinence before marriage.
Any questions???
Matching Activity
• Match each term with its correct definition.
• 2 – 4 students to a group
• Keep track of your points. The winner of each group will get a prize!
