describe the A&P of the male and female reproductive system

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reproductive system

Reproduce offspring- produce male sex cells (sperm) and female sex cells (oocytes)

<p>Reproduce offspring- produce male sex cells (sperm) and female sex cells (oocytes)</p>
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the reproductive system works with

the endocrine system to influence many other parts of the body.

<p>the endocrine system to influence many other parts of the body.</p>
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sperm

male gamete

<p>male gamete</p>
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penis

organ for the elimination of urine and sperm from the male body

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the male reproductive system is to

generate males (sperm) and deliver them to the female reproductive system.

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the components of the male system includes

the penis, vas deferens, urethra, prostate, seminal vesicles, testis (testes), and scrotum.

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vas deferens

the duct in which sperm moves from a testicle to the urethra

<p>the duct in which sperm moves from a testicle to the urethra</p>
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urethra

the duct that delivers urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

<p>the duct that delivers urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body</p>
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prostate

the gland in males that controls the release of urine and secretes a portion of semen that enhances the motility and fertility of sperm.

<p>the gland in males that controls the release of urine and secretes a portion of semen that enhances the motility and fertility of sperm.</p>
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testes (testicles)

the male gonads. the organs that produce sperm

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Scrotum

The pouch of skin that contains the testicles

<p>The pouch of skin that contains the testicles</p>
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seminal vesicles

two small glands that secrete a fluid rich in sugar that nourishes and helps sperm move

<p>two small glands that secrete a fluid rich in sugar that nourishes and helps sperm move</p>
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the primary male reproductive organ is

testes

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within the testes, there are tubules in which sperm are produced called

seminiferous tubules

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what sac houses the testes away from the body to lower temperature during sperm production?

scrotum

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what's the appropriate temperature environment for sperm to mature?

lower temperatures

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what happens if sperm grows in body temperature or warmer?

the sperm do not mature properly

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what produces the fluids necessary for lubricating and nourishing the sperm?

prostate and seminal vesicles

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what forms the conduit through which sperm is ejaculated?

vas deferens, urethra, and penis;

the vas deferens leads to the urethra, which leads the sperm outside the body.

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ova

female gametes

<p>female gametes</p>
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fertilization (or conception)

the fusion of the egg and sperm

<p>the fusion of the egg and sperm</p>
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ovaries

the female gonads. organs in which eggs are produced for reproduction

<p>the female gonads. organs in which eggs are produced for reproduction</p>
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Gonads

sex glands

<p>sex glands</p>
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Gametes

reproductive sex cells

<p>reproductive sex cells</p>
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fallopian tubes

tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus

<p>tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus</p>
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uterus

womb

<p>womb</p>
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vagina

the canal that connects the external genitals to the cervix in the female

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hormone

a chemical messenger produced by a gland and transported by the bloodstream that regulates specific processes in the body

<p>a chemical messenger produced by a gland and transported by the bloodstream that regulates specific processes in the body</p>
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follicle

saclike structure that contains and allows for maturation of the female ovum (egg) within the ovary

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zygote

fertilized egg with full set of genetic material resulting from merging of egg and sperm

<p>fertilized egg with full set of genetic material resulting from merging of egg and sperm</p>
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the female reproductive system's primary roles include:

-generating female gametes (eggs)

-fertilization

-implantation (start of pregnancy)

-gestation (pregnancy)

-parturition (birth)

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the components of the female reproductive system includes:

-ovaries

-fallopian tubes

-uterus

-cervix

-vagina

-labia minora

-labia majora

-clitoris

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the labia majora and minora opens into:

the vagina

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in response to hormones levels,

a follicle in the ovary matures and releases an egg that then travels down the fallopian tubes to the uterus.

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the fallopian tubes connect the

ovaries to the uterus

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fertilization occurs in the

fallopian tubes

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if a released egg is fertilized by a sperm, it is then called:

zygote

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blastocyst

stage of early development in mammals that consists of a hollow ball of cells

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blastocyst develops into an:

embryo

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the placenta nourishes the embryo as it grows into a

fetus and removes wastes

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puberty

a physiological period in which changes in hormone levels cause a general "growth spurt" and development of secondary sex characteristics

<p>a physiological period in which changes in hormone levels cause a general "growth spurt" and development of secondary sex characteristics</p>
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hypothalamus

a location in the brain that integrates the endocrine and nervous system.

<p>a location in the brain that integrates the endocrine and nervous system.</p>
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the development of eggs in the ovaries and sperm in the testes

<p>a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the development of eggs in the ovaries and sperm in the testes</p>
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that is responsible for triggering ovulation in ovaries and the production of testosterone by the testes

<p>hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that is responsible for triggering ovulation in ovaries and the production of testosterone by the testes</p>
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pituitary gland

the endocrine gland at the base of the brain that controls growth and development

<p>the endocrine gland at the base of the brain that controls growth and development</p>
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Testosterone

The hormone that stimulates male secondary sexual characteristics

<p>The hormone that stimulates male secondary sexual characteristics</p>
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Estrogen

a female sex hormone released by the ovaries

<p>a female sex hormone released by the ovaries</p>
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Hormones are part of what system?

endocrine system

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Puberty is initiated by the production of

gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus, which triggers the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary gland

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in males LH is

released and signals the testes to produce testosterone.

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testosterone and FSH

stimulate the production of sperm cells

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in females, FHS signals

the ovaries to produce more estrogen.