1. Human Growth and Development Male Anatomy Female Anatomy October 8, 2007

2. Male Anatomy - Terminology Penis: male reproductive organ Testes: the organs that make sperm and testosterone Scrotum: Regulates the temperature of the testes so that sperm can form correctly

3. Male Anatomy – Terminology Sperm: Male Sex Cells Epididymis: where sperm mature Seminiferous Tubules: tubes inside the testes where sperm are made and formed

4. Male Anatomy – Terminology Vas Deferens: Pathway for sperm to get from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle Seminal Vesicle: storage area that produce most of the fluid that carry sperm down the urethra and out the penis

5. Male Anatomy – Terminology Prostate Gland & Cowper’s Gland Produce and add more fluid to the sperm Urethra: the tube that carries urine and sperm out of the body Semen: the fluid that carries the sperm Testosterone: male sex hormone Produced in Testes

6. Path Traveled by Sperm 1. Seminiferous Tubules (Testes) 2. Epididymis 3. Vas Deferens 4. Seminal Vesicles 5. Prostate Gland 6. Cowper’s Gland 7. Urethra

7. Other Information Circumcision: the foreskin of the penis that is removed after birth in a surgical operation Usually performed at birth Why? – Cleanliness to avoid infections

8. Male Reproductive Problems Jock Itch STI (STD) Inguinal Hernia Undescended Testicle Testicular Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Prostate Enlargement Testicular Torsion

9. Care for the Male Body Stay Clean Do not wear damp clothing for extended period of time Wear protective equipment in sports if necessary Self-Testicular Exam See Doctor Make good sexual decisions

10. Female Anatomy - Terminology Vagina: connects outside of body to uterus Uterus: muscular organ where the fetus grows during pregnancy Cervix: lower part of the uterus. Where the uterus meets the vagina

11. Female Anatomy - Terminology Fallopian Tubes: tubes that connect the Uterus to the Ovaries. Where conception occurs Endometrium: lining of the uterus

12. Female Anatomy - Terminology Ova: eggs Ovum: woman’s sex cell Ovaries: an organ where the ova and ovum are stored

13. Ovulation When one of the ovaries releases a mature ovum every month. When the ovum is released it is drawn into the fallopian tubes and moved toward the uterus. Women are born with all the ova they will ever have.

14. Menstruation The monthly breakdown and shedding of the endometrium. Lining of the Uterus thickens once a month If a woman becomes pregnant, the fertilized ova will attach itself to the wall of the uterus If the ovum is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus will be shed and the ovum and lining will be released

15. Menstruation This once a month bleeding of releasing the shedded endometrium is called a period. Every 28 days – Menstrual Cycle 21-35 days Age of First Cycle: 9-16 Menstrual Cycle – pg. 223

16. Common Reproductive Problems Urinary Tract Infection Vaginitis (Yeast Infection) Endometriosis STI (STD) Toxic Shock Syndrome Cervical, Uterine, or Ovarian Cancer Breast Cancer

17. Caring for the Female Body Stay Clean Good Hygiene During Menstruation Good sexual decisions See doctors and perform self-exams