Human reproduction By Cheri Scheer

Objective Science 7-11 Students will explain the organs of the reproductive system, and the changes in their bodies.

Overview

Puberty The stage of growth and development at which males and females become physically able to reproduce. –Males begin between –Females begin between 8-13

Reproduction The process of producing offspring

Adolescence Referring to the entire stage of life between childhood and adulthood; also know as the teen years

Endocrine system A group of glands that manufactures and secrets hormones directly into the bloodstream

Hormones Messengers that trigger and regulate many body processes including puberty –Male-testosterone –Female-estrogen and progesterone

Pituitary gland Endocrine gland that secretes hormones that trigger puberty; located at the base of the brain

Gonads Endocrine gland that secretes hormones and produce sex cells: also known as sex gland –Male-testes; produce sperm and testosterone –Female-ovaries; produce egg (ovum), estrogen, and progesterone

Summary

Career Teacher Parent Counselor Any one who works with teens