1. Male and Female Anatomy Miss Hopkins

2. Activity/Labeling Worksheets The first person in each column will write a word they know related to MALE or FEMALE anatomy and will place it in the correct place. The first person in each column will write a word they know related to MALE or FEMALE anatomy and will place it in the correct place. Pass the marker back to the next row. Pass the marker back to the next row.

3. Male Reproductive Process At puberty, the testicles begin to produce/store millions of sperm At puberty, the testicles begin to produce/store millions of sperm –Sperm can only be produced at 96.6 deg. –Scrotum – acts as a temperature gauge to produce sperm  Cold – close to body  Hot – drop further from body

4. Male Reproductive Process During ejaculation (series of muscular contractions), millions of sperm are released with other fluids called semen During ejaculation (series of muscular contractions), millions of sperm are released with other fluids called semen If it occurs near a female’s vagina, sperm can swim up to Fallopian tubes to fertilize egg If it occurs near a female’s vagina, sperm can swim up to Fallopian tubes to fertilize egg

5. Male Reproductive Health Bathe regularly Bathe regularly Wear protective equipment Wear protective equipment Perform regular self- examinations (monthly) Perform regular self- examinations (monthly) Get regular checkups Get regular checkups

6. Male Reproductive Problems Inguinal hernia – intestines push through abdominal wall Inguinal hernia – intestines push through abdominal wall Sterility – inability to reproduce Sterility – inability to reproduce –Caused by x-rays (radiation), toxic chemicals, hormonal imbalances, or STDs Testicular cancer – occurs between 14 and 40 Testicular cancer – occurs between 14 and 40 Secondary sex characteristics Secondary sex characteristics –List 5.

7. Female Reproductive Process Born with over 400,000 eggs from ovaries Born with over 400,000 eggs from ovaries –Egg cells – ova –One egg cell – ovum During puberty, one egg is released per month called ovulation During puberty, one egg is released per month called ovulation –Can become pregnant at ANYTIME Conception is when sperm fertilizes egg cell Conception is when sperm fertilizes egg cell –Happens in Fallopian tubes Secondary sex characteristics Secondary sex characteristics –List 5.

8. Menstrual Cycle Days 1-8 – cycle begins with first day of menstruation (shedding of the uterine lining) Days 1-8 – cycle begins with first day of menstruation (shedding of the uterine lining) Days 9-13 – hormones cause an egg to mature in one of the ovaries Days 9-13 – hormones cause an egg to mature in one of the ovaries

9. Menstrual Cycle Day 14 – Ovulation occurs, mature egg is released into one of the fallopian tubes Day 14 – Ovulation occurs, mature egg is released into one of the fallopian tubes Days 15-28 – The egg travels through tubes to uterus Days 15-28 – The egg travels through tubes to uterus  If not fertilized, cycle begins again Cycle Video Cycle Video Cycle Video Cycle Video

13. Female Reproductive Health Bathe regularly Bathe regularly –Change tampons/pads every couple of hours Have regular medical exams Have regular medical exams –Pap smear – checks for cancerous cells on cervix –Report pain, discharge, or signs of infection

14. Female Reproductive Problems Menstrual cramps Menstrual cramps –Light exercise, heating pads may help Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – disorder caused by hormonal changes Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – disorder caused by hormonal changes –Irritability, weight gain, mood swings, fatigue Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) – bacterial infection affecting immune system Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) – bacterial infection affecting immune system –Can be fatal –Use lowest absorbing tampons

15. Female Reproductive Problems Vaginitis – discharge, odor, pain, itching and burning Vaginitis – discharge, odor, pain, itching and burning –Can be caused by yeast infection Ovarian cysts – fluid-filled sacs on ovary Ovarian cysts – fluid-filled sacs on ovary Cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers – at risk with STDs Cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers – at risk with STDs –Gardasil for HPV – causes cervical cancer

16. Review Questions Which parts of the male and female anatomy are the same or similar? Which parts of the male and female anatomy are the same or similar? Why do males generally feel more comfortable than females about their genitals? Why do males generally feel more comfortable than females about their genitals? Why is it important for teens to understand exactly how and when conception occurs? Why is it important for teens to understand exactly how and when conception occurs?