1. Reproductive Systems and Pregnancy

2. Bladder
Seminal vesicles
Vas deferens
penis
Prostate gland
Cowper’s gland
urethra
Testicles (or testes)
anus
scrotum
epididymis

3. Fallopian tubes
ovary
uterus
cervix
bladder
vagina
clitoris
anus
urethra
labia

4. menstrual cycle

6. Terms to Know Menstrual Cycle Menstruation Ovulation
A monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy
Menstruation
Breakdown and discharge of the uterine lining out of the vagina
Ovulation
Release of an egg
from a follicle in the ovary

7. Hormones Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
The hormones that cause the maturation and release of an egg
Estrogen
Levels increase to cause uterine lining to thicken. Lining nourishes and supports the growing human during pregnancy
Progesterone
Further thicken and maintain uterine lining following ovulation

8. Male Reproductive System

9. Terms to Know Testosterone Ejaculation
Male hormone that influences sperm production
Ejaculation
When sperm is released from the penis

10. Seminal Fluid Gland Approximate % Description Testes 2-5%
Approx mill. Sperm
Seminal Vesicle
65-75%
Releases fluids that provides nourishment and protection
Prostate
25-30%
Releases fluids that provides protection
Bulb urethral Gland
(Cowper’s Gland)
<1%
Releases fluids that increase the mobility Contributes to the cohesive jelly-like texture of semen

12. Pregnancy Terms to Know
Zygote
genetic material of the egg and sperm combine to form one cell (fertilization)
Embryo
first 8 weeks
Implantation
Embryo is embedded in the uterine wall
Fetus
9the week and after

14. 1st Trimester The baby's heart has begun to beat! (week 6)
The spinal column, brain, heart, spleen, kidneys and liver have all developed
Arms develop into hands, fingers, and finger nails form
The baby's face
is develops (nose,
eyes, eyelids, ears,
and teeth)
Gonads have
formed

15. 2nd Trimester
Baby’s face is more defined, including eye lashes and eyebrows and facial muscle can move
Reflexes are operating
Baby can hear, has a
sense of smell and taste
buds are operating
Bowl movement can occur
Baby can see and experiences rapid eye movement while sleeping

16. 3rd Trimester The baby’s skin is fully developed
The baby has developed it’s hair color and eyelashes
The baby's bone marrow has now taken over production of red blood cells.
It is possible for the baby
to cry real tears, even within
the womb.
The lungs are the last
organs to reach maturity, but
they should be ready to
go now.

17. Complications and Pregnancy
Miscarriage
Death of fetus from natural complications before the 20th week
Still Birth
A stillbirth is defined as the death of a fetus after the 20th week of pregnancy up to birth.
Premature Birth
Early birth due to abnormal uterus, bleeding behind placenta, STI, multiple pregnancy, or other causes

18. Complications and Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Mother gets diabetes during the pregnancy
Rh incompatibility
A condition in which mother’s immune system reacts against the fetus’s blood due to an incompatibility in blood cell type
Toxemia
toxemia is characterized by sudden elevated blood pressure and the presence of excess protein in the urine (common in pregnant teens) If untreated can lead to death

19. Complications and Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Set of birth defects that
affect a fetus that has been
exposed to alcohol during
pregnancy

20. Complications and Pregnancy
Effects of Smoking
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Miscarriage
Developmental
Issues
SIDS

21. Complications and Pregnancy
Effects of Drug use
Low Birth Weight
Premature Birth
Developmental
Problems
SIDS
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Baby goes through withdrawal symptoms