1. Female and Male Reproductive Systems

2. Organs that make possible the production of offspring.
Reproductive System:
Organs that make possible the production of offspring.

3. Female Reproductive System

4. Female Reproductive System

5. Male Reproductive System

6. Male Reproductive System

7. Female Reproductive System

8. Female Reproductive System: Words to be familiar with
ESTROGEN
Female hormone
OVUM
Female sex cell that is released from the ovaries during ovulation.
OVULATION
The release of one mature egg cell each month.
FERTILIZATION
Occurs when a male’s sperm cell joins with a female’s egg cell.
IMPLANTATION
When a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall at the start pregnancy.
MENSTRUATION
Uterine lining, the unfertilized egg, and some blood flow out of the body.

9. Functions of the Female Reproductive System:
Produces estrogen.
Produces, stores, and transports ova.
Provides a place for fertilization to occur.
Protects and nourishes the fertilized egg as it grows and matures into a human being.

10. Ovary: *Female glands that produce and store ovum and produce and secrete female hormones.

11. Fallopian Tubes: *Tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Fertilization occurs here.
Fallopian Tube
Ovary

12. Uterus: *Where the fetus is nourished prior to birth.
Fallopian Tube
Ovary
Uterus

13. Fallopian Tube Ovary Uterus Uterine Lining
Uterine Lining: *The inner layer of the uterus. Implantation occurs here. If there is no implantation, the lining is shed through menstruation.
Fallopian Tube
Ovary
Uterus
Uterine Lining

14. Fallopian Tube Ovary Uterus Cervix Uterine Lining
Cervix: *The bottom of the uterus that opens into the vaginal canal. Allows the passage of menstrual fluid. Protects reproductive system and developing fetus from pathogens.
Fallopian Tube
Ovary
Uterus
Uterine Lining
Cervix

15. Fallopian Tube Ovary Uterus Cervix Vagina Uterine Lining
Vagina: *The birth canal. It leads from the uterus to the outside of the body.
Fallopian Tube
Ovary
Uterus
Uterine Lining
Cervix
Vagina

16. How to take care of the Female Reproductive System:
Get regular checkups by a physician.
Bathe regularly.
During menstruation (period) change tampons and sanitary pads frequently.
Monthly breast self-exam
Practice sexual abstinence before marriage

17. New Terms
Sexual Abstinence: Not engaging in sexual activity until marriage.
Sexual Activity: Any genital contact. (There are many definitions for this. This is how we will define it in our class.)

18. Breast Self-Exam Done monthly Look for anything odd
Lumps
Puckering of skin
Change in nipple
Discharge from nipple
Change in breast size (size changes that aren’t normal)
Be sure to check the armpit as well!

19. Any questions???

20. Matching Activity Match each term with its correct definition.
When you think you have them all correct, compare with another group.
After you have compared, raise your hands and I will check you off.

21. Male Reproduction system

22. Male Reproductive System: Words to be familiar with
TESTOSTERONE
Male hormone
SPERM
Male sex cell that enters the egg during fertilization.
SEMEN
Fluid that contains sperm and secretions from the male glands.

23. Functions of the Male Reproductive System:
Produces testosterone
Produces, stores, and transports sperm

24. Testes: *Produce sperm & testosterone

25. Epididymis *Transports and stores sperm cells that are produced in the testes.

26. Vas Deferens: *Transports mature sperm to the urethra
Epididymis
Testes

27. Seminal Vesicle: *Holds the liquid that mixes with sperm to form semen
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Epididymis
Testes

28. Prostate Gland: *Secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Epididymis
Testes

29. Urethra: *Functions as an exit from the body. Releases sperm and urine.
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Urethra
Epididymis
Testes

30. Penis: *Male reproductive organ
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Urethra
Penis
Epididymis
Testes

31. Scrotum: *Holds the testicles and keep the testicles at an optimal temperature.
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Urethra
Penis
Epididymis
Testes
Scrotum

32. Bladder: *Stores urine
Vas Deferens
Bladder
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Urethra
Penis
Epididymis
Testes
Scrotum

33. How to take care of the Male Reproductive System:
Get regular checkups by a physician.
Bathe regularly
Wear a protective cup or supporter during athletic activities to prevent accidental injuries.
Practice sexual abstinence before marriage.
Monthly testicular self-exam

34. Testicular Self-Exam Done monthly Feel each testicle, looking for:
A small, painless lump on the front, side or bottom of the testicle
Abnormal changes in size of testicle
Pain or achy areas in your groin.
Extra fluid in scrotum

35. Any questions???

36. Matching Activity Match each term with its correct definition.
When you think you have them all correct, compare with another group.
After you have compared, raise your hands and I will check you off.