1. Reproductive System Male and Female

2. Background information
Gonads (Testes and Ovaries)
Associated Ducts
External Genitals

3. Male Internal Anatomy

4. Function of the Male repo. system…
To produce, maintain and transport sperm
Release sperm within female reproductive tract
Produce and secrete male sex hormones.

5. Testicles or Testes Located in the scrotum Main source of testosterone
Generates Sperm
Secured and connected by spermatic cord

6. Epididymis Transports and stores sperm cells
Bring sperm to maturity (for fertilization)

7. Vas Deferens Transports mature sperm to urethra
Cut when a vasectomy is performed.

8. Urethra Can Urine and Semen pass through the urethra at the same time?
Carries Urine from bladder to outside of body.
Also expels semen from the body.

9. What makes up Semen?
fluid released by prostate gland - aid with sperm mobility
Fluid from seminal vesicle- sugar rich to help with mobility and nourishment.
Fluid from cowper’s gland- lubrication and neutralizes the acidity.

10. Malfunctioning male…
Testicular Cancer: cells in testicle divide and form a tumor.
Epididymitis: Inflammation of epididymis
Inguinal Hernia: Intestines push through the abdominal wall and into the groin or scrotum.

11. Moving on… Function of Female…
To produce and maintain ova (egg cell)
Provide environment for developing offspring
To move offspring to the outside (birthing process)
Produces female sex hormones

12. Female Internal Anatomy

13. Ovaries Produce Ova (egg cells) Produce female sex hormones (estrogen)
About the size and shape of an almond.

14. Fallopian Tubes… Tunnel for egg to travel from ovaries to uterus
Conception Usually occurs here
Fertilized egg then travels to uterus
Cut during a tubal ligation (tubes tide)

15. Uterus aka: Womb Receives fertilized egg
Lining of uterus is called the endometrium
endometrium is shed during menstruation
Protects Fetus during development
about the size of a clenched fist (when not pregnant)

16. Malfunctioning Female
Ovarian Cysts: non-cancerous sacs filled with fluid or semi-solid material.
HPV: 50% of sexually active people will have it sometime in their life.
Ectopic Pregnancy: Development of the zygote (fertilized egg) implants somewhere other than the uterus (usually fallopian tubes).

17. Pap Smear Test A Screening test for Cervical Cancer (In Females).
Should be performed when you are 18 yrs. Old OR if you are sexually active.
Once a year at your physical exam
Pap Smear Test
How is it performed?
Lying on a table you place your feet in stirrups.
Speculum is inserted into the vagina to open slightly.
Cells are scraped (gently) from the cervix. Sent to lab for examination.

18. Menstrual Cycle
Days 5–13 An egg matures in one of the ovaries, and the uterine lining starts to thicken.
Days 1–4 The uterine lining is shed during menstruation.
Egg
Maturing Egg
Days 14–15 The ovary releases the mature egg during ovulation.
Days 16–22 The egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus, and the uterine lining continues to thicken.
Days 23–28 The unfertilized egg enters the uterus.