Lesson 4 Bio 2 Quarter 4 Part 2 (Final)

Reproductive System

Spermatogenesis

the process of sperm cell development

seminiferous tubules (testes)

where is the spermatogenesis taking place

ovarian follicles

estrogen source

corpus luteum (ovary)

progesterone source

estrogen

stimulates growth of uterine lining

progesterone

maintains uterine lining for pregnancy

estrogen

regulates LH and FSH

FSH

stimulates follicle growth in ovaries

LH

triggers ovulation

LH

forms corpus luteum

corpus luteum

temporary gland formed after ovulation

ovulation

corpus luteum is a temporary gland formed after ?

corpus luteum

secretes progesterone and estrogen to support potential pregnancy

Seminal Vesicle

produces fructose-rich fluid (energy for sperm)

Prostate Gland

secretes alkaline fluid (protects sperm from acidic vagina)

Cowper’s Glands

Bulbourethral Glands is also known as ?

Bulbourethral Glands

releases mucus-rich fluid to lubricate and neutralize urethra

Bartholin’s gland

secretes mucus for vaginal lubrication during intercourse

Gonorrhea (untreated)

can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease in females which then causes infertility

Chlamydia

often asymptomatic, but may cause blocked fallopian tubes and infertility

HPV

linked to cervical cancer

Human Papillomavirus

HPV meaning

Fimbriae

finger-like projections that sweep egg into fallopian (uterine) tube after ovulation

Uterine/Fallopian Tubes

site of fertilization

Uterine/Fallopian Tubes

transports egg to uterus

Uterus

site of implantation and fetal development

Cervix

narrow opening to uterus

Cervix

dilates during labor

Vagina

birth canal and passage for menstrual flow