2. Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

3. Endocrine System Organs: pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, gonads Function: production of hormones and body regulation

4. Endocrine System and Homeostasis Maintaining homeostasis is one of the most important functions of the endocrine system. Metabolism Hormones Activity level

5. Reproductive System Organs: Female; ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina Male; testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra and penis Function; produce offspring

6. Reproductive Systems Reproductive System –M–Males: Penis, sperm and related structures –F–Females: Vagina, egg and related structures –P–Purpose: Make babies by uniting egg and sperm Meiosis –M–Making egg or sperm by reducing the DNA number by half New sperm cells Original cellOriginal cell grows

7. Reproductive System and Homeostasis Maintains hormonal cycles – Menstruation – Ovulation – Fertility