SCI LESSON 2 THIRD QUARTER

The Female Reproductive System and Menstrual Cycle

To deliver sperm during sexual intercourse

What is the role of the penis in reproduction?

Ovary

Which organ in the female reproductive system releases eggs (ova)?

Fertilization

What is the process called when sperm meets the egg?

28 days

How long is the typical menstrual cycle?

Ovulatory phase

In which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

The uterine lining thickens to support pregnancy

What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

Epididymis

Which organ in the male reproductive system stores sperm until it matures?

To produce fluid that nourishes sperm

What is the function of the prostate gland?

Uterus

The fallopian tubes are connected to which organ?

To provide a place for a fertilized egg to develop

. What is the function of the uterus?

Estrogen

Which hormone primarily regulates the menstrual cycle?

To produce semen to nourish sperm

What is the purpose of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

Menstrual blood is released from the uterus

The menstrual phase is when:

(Ages 10-19)

What age range does adolescence cover?

gametes or sex cells.

At this stage, the changes that are common to both sexes include the development of pubic hair and production of ______

menstrual cycle

The sex hormones cause these changes, including the events that happen during the _______ and those leading to reproduction

Menstruation

is a sign that a girl is capable of producing offspring. The menstrual cycle is a series of changes during which an egg matures, and the uterus is prepared for possible pregnancy.

MENSTRUAL CYCLE

The menstrual cycle is influenced by the endocrine system through the complex interaction of the hypothalamus, pituitary and gonads (reproductive or sex organs, specifically the ovaries and testes).

Follicular Phase

it starts on day 1 of menstruation and ends with ovulation (day 14).

estrogen

These follicles produce ____

Ovulation

occurs mid-cycle, around two weeks or so before menstruation starts.

Luteal Phase.

The luteal phase includes the day after ovulation to the day before your next period.

premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

The hormonal changes of this phase are associated with symptoms of _________ such as pimples, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, mood changes, bloating, pain, swelling of the breasts, and food cravings.

40 years

The menstrual cycle can continue in a woman for about _____ stopping temporarily during pregnancy and resumes after giving birth.

True

Some pain, cramping, and discomfort during menstrual periods is normal. Excessive pain that causes you to miss work or school must be given medical attention.

nervous system

is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

nervous system

is mainly responsible for controlling and coordinating all the organ systems by sending messages from the brain through nerve signals.

homeostasis

The nervous system provides quick responses in maintaining

homeostasis

is maintained in the body by regulating the body temperature, blood pressure, pH, and glucose concentration.

hypothalamus

affects the pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, to secrete the right hormones.

Feedback mechanisms

are used by most of body systems to maintain homeostasis.