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Male and Female Reproductive systems
The body system containing the organs that make the production of offspring possible
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Female Reproductive system
Key functions: store and release eggs, role in creation of offspring, to give birth. Fertilization: this occurs when a sperm cell joins with a female’s egg cell. Ovulation: the release of one egg cell per month (about 28 days). Menstruation: when the lining of the uterus, unfertilized egg, and blood flow out of the body. Menstrual cycle: hormonal changes that occur from the beginning of one menstruation to the next (28)
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Ovaries: contain ova, or the eggs, and produce hormones
Fallopian tubes: carry eggs from ovaries to uterus Uterus: shelters and nourishes fetus Cervix: opening of the uterus Vagina: muscular passageway from the uterus to the outside of the body
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Male Reproductive System
Testicles: produce sperm (male sex cell), and testosterone Epididymis: network of tubes behind testicle which store sperm cells Vas Deferens: passageway tubes that extend epididymis to urethra Seminal vesicles, prostate, and Cowper’s gland: secrete some fluids which account for % mixture for semen Semen: fluids and sperm mixture exits penis through ejaculation
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