Forms new individuals Species survival
9-15 yrs old Hypothalamus → pituitary → FSH and LH FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone LH: luteinizing hormone FHS/LH Male: testosterone Females: estrogen Sexual maturation
Testis Epididymis Vas deferens Urethra Penis
FSH + LH → testosterone in testis Testosterone: male sex hormone FSH + testosterone → sperm in seminiferous tubles Stored in epididymis and vas deferens Path of sperm
Gamete Single cell Semen (sperm and seminal fluid)
Steroid Female sex hormone Produced in ovaries Sexual maturation Help prepare for pregnancy Pregnancy
Ovaries Fallopian tubes Uterus Vagina
Born with immature eggs 400 released in lifetime Occurs in ovaries Follicles help mature