1. Reproductive system

2. Function of the reproductive system
Reproduction – creating offspring
Continuation of a species relies on this system

3. Types of reproduction
Sexual
asexual

4. Asexual reproduction Only involves one parent
Growth of an embryo or seed can grow without fertilization of a male
Sharks, water fleas, aphids, fish, bacteria

6. Sexual reproduction
Involves both the eggs by the female and sperm by the male
The egg and sperm join together during fertilization to produce a zygote, embryo, seed
Both plants (angiosperms) and animals reproduce this way

7. Sex cells (sperm and egg cells)
Contain Chromosomes
Only cell in the body that does not contain a nucleus

9. chromosomes
carry the genetic information that controls inherited characteristics
Eye color
blood type
23 chromosomes in each type of sex cell (sperm and egg)
Zygote that is produced in fertilization will have 46 chromosomes which is needed for life

10. feMale reproductive system
Designed to carry out several functions
Produce eggs (female reproductive cells) necessary for reproduction
Conception
Pregnancy
If pregnancy does not occur it is designed to menstruate
Produce female sex hormones that maintain the reproductive cycle

12. Male reproductive system
Designed to carry out several functions
Produce, maintain, and transport sperm (male reproductive cell) and protective fluid (semen)
Produce and secrete male sex hormones responsible for maintaining the male reproductive system

14. fertilization Can be both internal and external
Reptiles and birds end with a shell
Kangaroo has special pouch
Higher animals inside the womb
Internal the male sex cell fertilizes the female sex cells
External the sex cells meet outside the body