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What is the primary purpose of the reproductive system?
Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for producing ova?
What is the lower part of the uterus called?
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What is the muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body?
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What is the pouch of skin that holds the testes?
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What do the ovaries produce besides ova?
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What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
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What is the function of the uterus?
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What is the male sex hormone produced by the testes?
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What is the primary function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
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What is the process called when a sperm cell combines with an egg cell?
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Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for storing mature sperm?
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What is the condition called when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus?
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What is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in males?
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What is the process called when the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina?
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What is the term for infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact?
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What is the condition called when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol, causing serious birth defects in the unborn baby?
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What is the term for the process during which an ovary releases a mature egg?
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What is the main function of the endometrium in the uterus?
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What is the role of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
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What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
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What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
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What is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system?
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What is the function of estrogen and progesterone in the female reproductive system?
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What is the term for the process by which an ovary releases a mature egg?
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What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
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What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
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What is the main cause of infertility in approximately 10% of heterosexual couples?
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What is the name of the disease that occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol, causing serious birth defects in the unborn baby?
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What is the name of the duct that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation?
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What is the term for the process during which the fertilized egg implants itself into the lining of the uterus?
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What is the condition that occurs when the prostate gland becomes enlarged, causing urinary problems in older men?
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What is the main function of the urethra in males?
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What is the term for the process during which the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina if fertilization does not occur?
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What is the term for the release of semen from the penis during sexual climax?
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What is the name of the condition that affects approximately 10% of heterosexual couples, making it difficult or impossible for them to conceive a child?
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What is the function of the vas deferens?
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What is the result of fertilization?
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What is the effect of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) on the unborn baby?
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Which part of the female reproductive system serves as the passage through which menstrual blood leaves the body and receives the penis during sexual intercourse?
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What is the main function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
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Which hormone is produced by the testes in the male reproductive system?
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What is the function of the endometrium in the uterus?
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Which part of the male reproductive system produces sperm cells?
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What is the primary role of the muscular walls of the uterus?
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What is the purpose of thousands of follicles in the ovaries?
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What is the significance of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
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What is the main function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
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What is the primary function of estrogen and progesterone in the female reproductive system?
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What is the role of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
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What is the result of fertilization in the female reproductive system?
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What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
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What is the role of the endometrium in the uterus?
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What is the significance of the vagina in the female reproductive system?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Endometriosis?
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What is the result of the fertilization process?
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Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for urination and sexual intercourse?
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What is the primary cause of infertility in approximately 10% of heterosexual couples?
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What is the effect of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) on the unborn baby?
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Which part of the male reproductive system serves as a duct to transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra?
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What is the term for the process during which the fertilized egg implants itself into the lining of the uterus?
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What is the term for the condition that occurs when the prostate gland becomes enlarged, causing urinary problems in older men?
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What is the primary function of the urethra in males?
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What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
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What is the term for the process by which the fertilized egg implants itself into the lining of the uterus?
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Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for transporting mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra?
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What is the term for the condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system?
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What is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system?
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Study Notes
The Reproductive System
- The primary purpose of the reproductive system is to produce sex cells (gametes) and ensure the continuation of the species through sexual reproduction.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries:
- Produce ova (egg cells) and release them during ovulation
- Located in the lower abdomen
- Each ovary contains thousands of follicles, each housing an immature egg
- Produce female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
- Uterus:
- Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis
- Has a thick lining called the endometrium and muscular walls
- Where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy
- Fallopian Tubes:
- Connect the ovaries to the uterus
- During ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and travels through a fallopian tube towards the uterus
- Fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes
- Vagina:
- Muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body
- Serves as the passage through which menstrual blood leaves the body
- Receives the penis during sexual intercourse
- The birth canal through which a baby is delivered
Male Reproductive System
- Testes:
- Produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone testosterone
- Located in the scrotum, a pouch of skin that hangs outside the male body between the legs
- Scrotum:
- Houses the testes and regulates their temperature, keeping them slightly cooler than the body's core temperature
- Essential for sperm production
- Penis:
- External organ used for urination and sexual intercourse
- Contains erectile tissue that can fill with blood, causing an erection
- During ejaculation, sperm are expelled through the penis
- Epididymis:
- Long, coiled tube located at the back of each testis
- Where sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation
- Vas Deferens:
- Ducts that transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation
- Urethra:
- Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
- In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation
Main Processes in the Reproductive System
- Ovulation:
- Process during which an ovary releases a mature egg
- Typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle
- Fertilization:
- Combines a sperm cell from the male with an egg cell from the female
- Usually happens in the fallopian tubes
- Implantation:
- The fertilized egg, now called a zygote, implants itself into the lining of the uterus
- Continues to develop into an embryo and later into a fetus
- Menstruation:
- If fertilization does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
- Part of the menstrual cycle
- Ejaculation:
- Release of semen, which contains sperm, from the penis
- Occurs during sexual climax and is necessary for the sperm to reach the female reproductive system
Health Issues Involving the Reproductive System
- Infertility:
- Affects approximately 10% of heterosexual couples
- Makes it difficult or impossible to conceive a child
- Can affect either the male or female reproductive systems
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS):
- Occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol
- Causes serious birth defects in the unborn baby
- Lifelong and irreversible effects
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
- Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact
- Can have serious health consequences if left untreated
- Include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
- Endometriosis:
- Condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus
- Causes pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility
- Treatment may involve medication, hormone therapy, or surgery
- Prostate Issues:
- Common in older men
- Include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer
- BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems
- Prostate cancer is a serious condition that requires medical treatment
The Reproductive System
- The primary purpose of the reproductive system is to produce sex cells (gametes) and ensure the continuation of the species through sexual reproduction.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries:
- Produce ova (egg cells) and release them during ovulation
- Located in the lower abdomen
- Each ovary contains thousands of follicles, each housing an immature egg
- Produce female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
- Uterus:
- Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis
- Has a thick lining called the endometrium and muscular walls
- Where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy
- Fallopian Tubes:
- Connect the ovaries to the uterus
- During ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and travels through a fallopian tube towards the uterus
- Fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes
- Vagina:
- Muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body
- Serves as the passage through which menstrual blood leaves the body
- Receives the penis during sexual intercourse
- The birth canal through which a baby is delivered
Male Reproductive System
- Testes:
- Produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone testosterone
- Located in the scrotum, a pouch of skin that hangs outside the male body between the legs
- Scrotum:
- Houses the testes and regulates their temperature, keeping them slightly cooler than the body's core temperature
- Essential for sperm production
- Penis:
- External organ used for urination and sexual intercourse
- Contains erectile tissue that can fill with blood, causing an erection
- During ejaculation, sperm are expelled through the penis
- Epididymis:
- Long, coiled tube located at the back of each testis
- Where sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation
- Vas Deferens:
- Ducts that transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation
- Urethra:
- Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
- In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation
Main Processes in the Reproductive System
- Ovulation:
- Process during which an ovary releases a mature egg
- Typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle
- Fertilization:
- Combines a sperm cell from the male with an egg cell from the female
- Usually happens in the fallopian tubes
- Implantation:
- The fertilized egg, now called a zygote, implants itself into the lining of the uterus
- Continues to develop into an embryo and later into a fetus
- Menstruation:
- If fertilization does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
- Part of the menstrual cycle
- Ejaculation:
- Release of semen, which contains sperm, from the penis
- Occurs during sexual climax and is necessary for the sperm to reach the female reproductive system
Health Issues Involving the Reproductive System
- Infertility:
- Affects approximately 10% of heterosexual couples
- Makes it difficult or impossible to conceive a child
- Can affect either the male or female reproductive systems
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS):
- Occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol
- Causes serious birth defects in the unborn baby
- Lifelong and irreversible effects
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
- Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact
- Can have serious health consequences if left untreated
- Include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
- Endometriosis:
- Condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus
- Causes pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility
- Treatment may involve medication, hormone therapy, or surgery
- Prostate Issues:
- Common in older men
- Include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer
- BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems
- Prostate cancer is a serious condition that requires medical treatment
The Reproductive System
- The primary purpose of the reproductive system is to produce sex cells (gametes) and ensure the continuation of the species through sexual reproduction.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries:
- Produce ova (egg cells) and release them during ovulation
- Located in the lower abdomen
- Each ovary contains thousands of follicles, each housing an immature egg
- Produce female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
- Uterus:
- Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis
- Has a thick lining called the endometrium and muscular walls
- Where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy
- Fallopian Tubes:
- Connect the ovaries to the uterus
- During ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and travels through a fallopian tube towards the uterus
- Fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes
- Vagina:
- Muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body
- Serves as the passage through which menstrual blood leaves the body
- Receives the penis during sexual intercourse
- The birth canal through which a baby is delivered
Male Reproductive System
- Testes:
- Produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone testosterone
- Located in the scrotum, a pouch of skin that hangs outside the male body between the legs
- Scrotum:
- Houses the testes and regulates their temperature, keeping them slightly cooler than the body's core temperature
- Essential for sperm production
- Penis:
- External organ used for urination and sexual intercourse
- Contains erectile tissue that can fill with blood, causing an erection
- During ejaculation, sperm are expelled through the penis
- Epididymis:
- Long, coiled tube located at the back of each testis
- Where sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation
- Vas Deferens:
- Ducts that transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation
- Urethra:
- Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
- In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation
Main Processes in the Reproductive System
- Ovulation:
- Process during which an ovary releases a mature egg
- Typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle
- Fertilization:
- Combines a sperm cell from the male with an egg cell from the female
- Usually happens in the fallopian tubes
- Implantation:
- The fertilized egg, now called a zygote, implants itself into the lining of the uterus
- Continues to develop into an embryo and later into a fetus
- Menstruation:
- If fertilization does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
- Part of the menstrual cycle
- Ejaculation:
- Release of semen, which contains sperm, from the penis
- Occurs during sexual climax and is necessary for the sperm to reach the female reproductive system
Health Issues Involving the Reproductive System
- Infertility:
- Affects approximately 10% of heterosexual couples
- Makes it difficult or impossible to conceive a child
- Can affect either the male or female reproductive systems
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS):
- Occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol
- Causes serious birth defects in the unborn baby
- Lifelong and irreversible effects
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
- Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact
- Can have serious health consequences if left untreated
- Include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
- Endometriosis:
- Condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus
- Causes pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility
- Treatment may involve medication, hormone therapy, or surgery
- Prostate Issues:
- Common in older men
- Include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer
- BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems
- Prostate cancer is a serious condition that requires medical treatment
The Reproductive System
- The primary purpose of the reproductive system is to produce sex cells (gametes) and ensure the continuation of the species through sexual reproduction.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries:
- Produce ova (egg cells) and release them during ovulation
- Located in the lower abdomen
- Each ovary contains thousands of follicles, each housing an immature egg
- Produce female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
- Uterus:
- Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis
- Has a thick lining called the endometrium and muscular walls
- Where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy
- Fallopian Tubes:
- Connect the ovaries to the uterus
- During ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and travels through a fallopian tube towards the uterus
- Fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes
- Vagina:
- Muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body
- Serves as the passage through which menstrual blood leaves the body
- Receives the penis during sexual intercourse
- The birth canal through which a baby is delivered
Male Reproductive System
- Testes:
- Produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone testosterone
- Located in the scrotum, a pouch of skin that hangs outside the male body between the legs
- Scrotum:
- Houses the testes and regulates their temperature, keeping them slightly cooler than the body's core temperature
- Essential for sperm production
- Penis:
- External organ used for urination and sexual intercourse
- Contains erectile tissue that can fill with blood, causing an erection
- During ejaculation, sperm are expelled through the penis
- Epididymis:
- Long, coiled tube located at the back of each testis
- Where sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation
- Vas Deferens:
- Ducts that transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation
- Urethra:
- Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
- In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation
Main Processes in the Reproductive System
- Ovulation:
- Process during which an ovary releases a mature egg
- Typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle
- Fertilization:
- Combines a sperm cell from the male with an egg cell from the female
- Usually happens in the fallopian tubes
- Implantation:
- The fertilized egg, now called a zygote, implants itself into the lining of the uterus
- Continues to develop into an embryo and later into a fetus
- Menstruation:
- If fertilization does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
- Part of the menstrual cycle
- Ejaculation:
- Release of semen, which contains sperm, from the penis
- Occurs during sexual climax and is necessary for the sperm to reach the female reproductive system
Health Issues Involving the Reproductive System
- Infertility:
- Affects approximately 10% of heterosexual couples
- Makes it difficult or impossible to conceive a child
- Can affect either the male or female reproductive systems
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS):
- Occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol
- Causes serious birth defects in the unborn baby
- Lifelong and irreversible effects
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
- Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact
- Can have serious health consequences if left untreated
- Include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
- Endometriosis:
- Condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus
- Causes pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility
- Treatment may involve medication, hormone therapy, or surgery
- Prostate Issues:
- Common in older men
- Include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer
- BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems
- Prostate cancer is a serious condition that requires medical treatment
The Reproductive System
- The primary purpose of the reproductive system is to produce sex cells (gametes) and ensure the continuation of the species through sexual reproduction.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries:
- Produce ova (egg cells) and release them during ovulation
- Located in the lower abdomen
- Each ovary contains thousands of follicles, each housing an immature egg
- Produce female sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone
- Uterus:
- Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis
- Has a thick lining called the endometrium and muscular walls
- Where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy
- Fallopian Tubes:
- Connect the ovaries to the uterus
- During ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and travels through a fallopian tube towards the uterus
- Fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes
- Vagina:
- Muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body
- Serves as the passage through which menstrual blood leaves the body
- Receives the penis during sexual intercourse
- The birth canal through which a baby is delivered
Male Reproductive System
- Testes:
- Produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone testosterone
- Located in the scrotum, a pouch of skin that hangs outside the male body between the legs
- Scrotum:
- Houses the testes and regulates their temperature, keeping them slightly cooler than the body's core temperature
- Essential for sperm production
- Penis:
- External organ used for urination and sexual intercourse
- Contains erectile tissue that can fill with blood, causing an erection
- During ejaculation, sperm are expelled through the penis
- Epididymis:
- Long, coiled tube located at the back of each testis
- Where sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation
- Vas Deferens:
- Ducts that transport mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation
- Urethra:
- Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
- In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation
Main Processes in the Reproductive System
- Ovulation:
- Process during which an ovary releases a mature egg
- Typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle
- Fertilization:
- Combines a sperm cell from the male with an egg cell from the female
- Usually happens in the fallopian tubes
- Implantation:
- The fertilized egg, now called a zygote, implants itself into the lining of the uterus
- Continues to develop into an embryo and later into a fetus
- Menstruation:
- If fertilization does not occur, the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
- Part of the menstrual cycle
- Ejaculation:
- Release of semen, which contains sperm, from the penis
- Occurs during sexual climax and is necessary for the sperm to reach the female reproductive system
Health Issues Involving the Reproductive System
- Infertility:
- Affects approximately 10% of heterosexual couples
- Makes it difficult or impossible to conceive a child
- Can affect either the male or female reproductive systems
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS):
- Occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol
- Causes serious birth defects in the unborn baby
- Lifelong and irreversible effects
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
- Infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact
- Can have serious health consequences if left untreated
- Include HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
- Endometriosis:
- Condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus
- Causes pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility
- Treatment may involve medication, hormone therapy, or surgery
- Prostate Issues:
- Common in older men
- Include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer
- BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems
- Prostate cancer is a serious condition that requires medical treatment
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Learn about the purpose and components of the reproductive system, including the production of sex cells and fertilization. Understand the role of ovaries, uterus, and other organs in the female reproductive system.
