1. Stages of Life

2. The Male Reproductive System
The male body
Prostate gland- a gland in the male reproductive system that makes fluid that helps carry sperm.
Sperm- the male sex cell
Testes(testicles)- the organs the make the sperm and the primary male sex hormone, Testosterone
Scrotum- sac of skin that hold the testes.
Epididymis- where sperm mature
Penis- Exit point for the body

3. The Path Traveled by Sperm
Seminiferous Tubules- structures where cells are made, located in the testes
Genes- instructions for how a person’s body looks and functions
They then move to epididymis where they mature
Once mature the sperm moves into tubes called Vas Deferens
The sperm then passes through the Seminal Vesicles, which provide the sperm with fluid to help it on it’s journey, Semen
The sperm then passes through the prostate gland, and the Cowper’s gland, where it recieves more fluid.
The sperm then enters the Urethra, which runs through the penis and out the body.
After two weeks in the body the sperm is reabsorbed by the body

4. The Male Reproductive System
Male reproductive problems
Check yourself regularly
Be aware of Noticeable Symptoms:
Uncomfortable rash
A sore or lump
Painful urination
Some problems do not have symptoms
Caring for the male body
Bath every day
-wear protective gear for sports
-regular checkups
-abstain from sex

5. Terms to know Prostate Gland Sperm Testicles Semen Testosterone
Scrotum
Seminiferous Tubules
Genes
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicles
Cowper’s Gland
Urethra
Epididymis
Penis

6. The Female Reproductive System
The female body
Uterus- a muscular organ of the female reproductive system that holds a fetus during pregnancy
Endometrium- the lining of the uterus
Ovum- women’s sex cell
Ovaries- where eggs, or ova, are made and stored
Female sex hormone also produced here, Estrogen
Fallopian Tube- pathway for egg to travel
Cervix-lower part of the uterus, where the uterus meets the vagina
Vagina- connects the outside of the body with the uterus
Breast- also a part of the female reproductive system

7. Ovulation/Menstruation
Ovulation- beginning at puberty, one of the ovaries releases a mature egg every month.
Eggs contain one half of the woman’s genes
One egg will be most dominate, other will be reabsorbed by the body
Menstruation- the monthly breakdown and shedding of the endometrium, a.k.a. a period

8. Path of an Egg The egg or ova forms in the ovaries(day1-13)
The egg is then released from the Ovary(Ovulation, day14)
The fallopian tube then draws the egg in, along with other fluids, and sends it towards the uterus(15-28)
If the egg is fertilzed a pregnancy begins
If the egg is unfertilized Menstruation continues(days 1-5)
Full cycle takes 28 days and is known as the menstrual cycle.

9. The Female Reproductive System
Common Reproductive Problems
Many problems related to the Menstrual Cycle
Irregular periods
Heavy flow, or light flow normal
Cramps are normal
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Caring for the Female Body
Bathe everyday
Regular checkups
Abstain from sex
Good hygiene during periods

10. Terms Uterus Endometrium Ovum Ovaries Fallopian tube Cervix Vagina
Breast
Ovulation
Menstruation