Stages of Life
The Male Reproductive System
• The male body
– Prostate gland- a gland in the male reproductive
system that makes fluid that helps carry sperm.
– Sperm- the male sex cell
– Testes(testicles)- the organs the make the sperm
and the primary male sex hormone, Testosterone
– Scrotum- sac of skin that hold the testes.
– Epididymis- where sperm mature
– Penis- Exit point for the body
The Path Traveled by Sperm
• Seminiferous Tubules- structures where cells are made, located in
the testes
– Genes- instructions for how a person’s body looks and functions
• They then move to epididymis where they mature
• Once mature the sperm moves into tubes called Vas Deferens
• The sperm then passes through the Seminal Vesicles, which provide
the sperm with fluid to help it on it’s journey, Semen
• The sperm then passes through the prostate gland, and the
Cowper’s gland, where it recieves more fluid.
• The sperm then enters the Urethra, which runs through the penis
and out the body.
• After two weeks in the body the sperm is reabsorbed by the body
The Male Reproductive System
• Male reproductive problems
– Check yourself regularly
– Be aware of Noticeable Symptoms:
• Uncomfortable rash
• A sore or lump
• Painful urination
• Some problems do not have symptoms
• Caring for the male body
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-wear protective gear for sports
-regular checkups
-abstain from sex
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Prostate Gland
Sperm
Testicles
Semen
Testosterone
Scrotum
Seminiferous Tubules
Genes
Vas Deferens
Seminal Vesicles
Cowper’s Gland
Urethra
Epididymis
Penis
The Female Reproductive System
• The female body
– Uterus- a muscular organ of the female reproductive system
that holds a fetus during pregnancy
– Endometrium- the lining of the uterus
– Ovum- women’s sex cell
– Ovaries- where eggs, or ova, are made and stored
• Female sex hormone also produced here, Estrogen
– Fallopian Tube- pathway for egg to travel
– Cervix-lower part of the uterus, where the uterus meets the
vagina
– Vagina- connects the outside of the body with the uterus
– Breast- also a part of the female reproductive system
Ovulation/Menstruation
• Ovulation- beginning at puberty, one of the
ovaries releases a mature egg every month.
– Eggs contain one half of the woman’s genes
– One egg will be most dominate, other will be
reabsorbed by the body
• Menstruation- the monthly breakdown and
shedding of the endometrium, a.k.a. a period
Path of an Egg
• The egg or ova forms in the ovaries(day1-13)
• The egg is then released from the Ovary(Ovulation,
day14)
• The fallopian tube then draws the egg in, along with
other fluids, and sends it towards the uterus(15-28)
• If the egg is fertilzed a pregnancy begins
• If the egg is unfertilized Menstruation continues(days
1-5)
• Full cycle takes 28 days and is known as the
menstrual cycle.
The Female Reproductive System
• Common Reproductive Problems
– Many problems related to the Menstrual Cycle
– Irregular periods
– Heavy flow, or light flow normal
– Cramps are normal
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• Caring for the Female Body
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Regular checkups
Abstain from sex
Good hygiene during periods
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Uterus
Endometrium
Ovum
Ovaries
Fallopian tube
Cervix
Vagina
Breast
Ovulation
Menstruation