Human Reproductive System - Unit III-Lesson 1

Oval-shaped organs in males responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.

Male copulatory organ.

Loose skin sac holding the testes.

Coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored.

Tube transporting sperm to the urethra.

Sacs producing a sugar-rich fluid for sperm.

Structure producing fluids to nourish sperm.

Reproductive cells containing 23 chromosomes each, for reproduction.

The period of physical and psychological changes that leads a child's body to become an adult's body.

A sudden increase in height that usually lasts for two to three years during puberty.

Increased growth of bones and muscles during puberty.

Adolescent girls typically gain more body fat than boys, while boys gain more muscle.

The larynx grows, making the voice deeper.

The voice becomes higher and the skin becomes finer.

Inflammation of the skin glands due to increased oil production during puberty.

An abnormal curvature of the spine that can worsen or become apparent during puberty.

The regular monthly cycle of changes in a woman's reproductive system, leading to potential pregnancy.

The period of bleeding where the lining of the uterus sheds, typically lasting 3 to 7 days.

The phase when the lining of the uterus grows, and an egg matures in the ovary, influenced by estrogen and FSH.

The phase when the ovary releases a mature egg, making it a prime time for fertilization.

The phase where the body prepares for potential pregnancy, the lining of the uterus thickens, and hormones like progesterone are released.

The thickened lining of the uterus breaks down, resulting in menstrual bleeding, signifying the end of the cycle.

The process where a sperm cell joins with an egg cell, marking the beginning of a new life.

The release of a mature egg during ovulation, which can be fertilized by a sperm cell, hence leading to potential pregnancy.