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Human Reproduction
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Male Reproductive System
To produce, maintain and transport sperm (male gamete) in protective fluid (semen) To discharge sperm within the female reproductive tract To produce and secrete male sex hormones
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Sperm Cell Anatomy A somatic cell has 46 chromosomes. How many chromosomes does a sperm cell have?
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Testes and Epididymis
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Male Reproductive System
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Male Reproductive System
What is the function of the scrotum?
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The Journey of Sperm Testes (sperm production) ↓
Epididymis (sperm storage and maturation) Vas Deferens (transport) ↓← secretions from seminal vesicles, prostate gland, cowper’s gland produce semen Urethra Ejaculation (semen ejected from penis)
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Vasectomy
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Female Reproductive System
To produce, maintain, and transport the female egg cell to the site of fertilization. To provide a safe and favorable environment for the development of the embryo. To produce and secrete female sex hormones that maintain the menstrual cycle
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Ovum (egg)
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Female Reproductive System
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Female Reproductive System
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Female Reproductive System
*Fallopian tube is an alternate term for oviduct
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The Journey of Sperm…continued
Vagina ↓ Cervix (mucus plug) Uterus Oviduct (site of fertilization) ↑ Ovary (egg released) If fertilization occurs the embryo implants into inner wall of uterus (endometrium).
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Fertilization
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Eggs mature within follicles
ovum
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Follicle Development Maturation of follicle Ovulation
Formation of corpus luteum Deterioration of corpus luteum (menstruation)
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Hormones of the Menstrual Cycle
Source Target Effect Feedback Leutenizing (LH) pituitary ovary ovulation Follicle-stimulating (FSH) maturation Estrogen ovary(follicle) uterus thickening of uterine lining sexual receptivity? LH FSH (+ LH day 12-14) Progesterone ovary (corpus luteum)
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ID the hormones of the menstrual cycle
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