Hormones influence sperm production and secondary sex traits. This is a side view of the external outside male genitalia. Some reproductive cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus hpv. An individual may live a long, healthy, and happy life without producing offspring, but if the species is to continue, at least. On the diagram below of a frontal section of a portion of the female reproductive system, identify all indicated structures. The reproductive tissues of male and female humans develop similarly in utero until a low level of the hormone testosterone is released from male gonads. Provided all organs are present, normally constructed, and functioning properly, the essential features of human reproduction are 1 liberation of an ovum, or egg, at a specific time in the reproductive cycle, 2 internal fertilization of the ovum by. Choose from 500 different sets of human biology reproductive system flashcards on quizlet. In sexual reproduction, two individuals produce offspring that have some of the genetic characteristics of both parents. Teaching notes this activity is to revise students knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems. In the human reproductive process, two kinds of sex cells gametes, are involved.
Pmds is an extremely rare form of internal male pseudohermaphroditism in which female internal sex organs, including the. A sexually mature girls reproductive system is amazingly complex and can be the source of many questions and much misinformation. A picture of the human body, showing major organs in the correct places. In females, they are called eggs, or singular,ovum.
The two ovalshaped organs that produce, store, and release human eggs are called. Human reproductive system human reproductive system the testes. Complications caesareansurgical incision through the abdomen. The hpv vaccine protects against the hpv types that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. This scanning electron microscope image enlarges human sperm cells on a human egg cell thousands of times. Hpv is a virus that is spread during sexual contact. The female reproductive system is comprised of its major external and internal organs. List of organs of the human body basic knowledge 101. Genitals are the external reproductive organs of a male or a female. Cells the basic unit of life tissues clusters of cells performing a similar function organs made of tissues that perform one specific function organ systems groups of organs that perform a. The female reproductive system functions to produce gametes and reproductive hormones, just like the male. These activities will help students understand the anatomy and function of the female reproductive organs. Grades 9 to 12 human body series female reproductive. This organ holds and nourishes a developing fetus, if an egg was properly fertilized.
The primary function of the human reproductive system is to produce sex cells. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the developing fetus and. Penis, vas deferens, urethra, bladder, rectum, prostate gland, ureter, testes, seminal vesicle. Gross anatomy of the human female reproductive system 12. The major function of the reproductive system is to ensure survival of the species. An important chapter about anatomical references of human body organs systems like respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine, musculoskeletal system, muscle and skin with its physical features in detail. In the human male reproductive tract, selenium concentration is highest in the testes, followed by the seminal vesicles and then the prostate oldereid et al. The human female reproductive system is a series of organs primarily located inside the body and around the pelvic region of a female that contribute towards the reproductive process.
Contains 2 erectile tissues called corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum, where the latter one enlarges and forms the glans penis due to increased blood flow during sexual excitation. Males have testes also called testicles, while the females have a pair of ovaries. Protect the labeled external male reproductive organs. Reproduction can be defined as the process by which an organism continues its species. In human beings, both males and females have different reproductive systems. The end of the corpus spongiosum is enlarged and forms the glans which supports the foreskin or prepuce, a loose fold of skin that in adults can retract to expose the glans. The functions of the female reproductive system are to produce sex hormones, to produce eggs, and to provide a nourishing environment in which a. These human body systems are merely useful ways of classifying and studying the structure and function of the body.
It is solely because the survival and population growth of a species depend on the reproductive system. Learn human biology reproductive system with free interactive flashcards. Male reproductive system female reproductive system. The anatomy of the ribs protect the organs in the chest cavity. Describe the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system. Rich with nerves, the vulva can provide sexual pleasure when properly stimulated. The reproductive system is the only body system that differs substantially between males and females. Androgens that fail to become fixed in tissues are metabolized in the liver and excreted. List of organs of the human body this article contains a list of organs of the human body. The internal organs of the male reproductive system, also called accessory organs, include the following. Nov, 2019 the human reproductive system and the ability to reproduce make life possible. Reproductive system, page 3 of 6 d reproductive hormones of the male 1 gonadotropinreleasing hormone gnrh. Dec 19, 2017 the female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process.
Both male and female reproductive systems produce sexspecific sex hormones testosterone in males, estrogen in females and gametes sperm in males, eggs in females. Includes brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, intestines, liver, and stomach. Since the human male is called man, so we can also say that it is the reproductive system of man. When a male and female sex cell unite, an offspring grows and develops. Add the following labels to the diagram of the reproductive system of a male dog shown below. Using an appropriate reference, define cryptorchidism and discuss its significance. Human reproductive anatomy and gametogenesis biology ii. Human reproduction is an example of sexual reproduction. The two testes, or testicles, which usually complete their descent into the scrotum from their point of origin on the back wall of the abdomen in the seventh month after conception, are suspended in the scrotum by the spermatic cords. Cells the basic unit of life tissues clusters of cells performing a similar function organs made of tissues that perform one specific function organ systems groups of organs that perform a specific purpose in the human body. The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. Content from the international technical guidance on sexuality educationkey concept 4 human development. The internal reproductive organs in the female include. However, the organs involved in these processes are different.
The female section 3 reproductive system the female. All together they function and interact with each other and with the surroundings to produce a conscious, living human being. The major organs of the female reproductive system include. Although all the parts of the reproductive system are present at birth, they arent fully functional until adolescence. Oct 20, 2018 an important chapter about anatomical references of human body organs systems like respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine, musculoskeletal system, muscle and skin with its physical features in detail. Students learn facts about the human body by searching for facts hidden around the classroom. Vulva group of structures at external opening of vagina mons pubis labia majora labia minor clitoris homologous to male penis. Ectopicwhen the zygote implants in the fallopian tube.
The female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process. The female section 3 reproductive system structure and function you learned that the reproductive cells in males are called sperm. United states research using fetal tissue has been performed in the united states since early in the 20th century. The human reproductive system and the ability to reproduce make life possible. Human physiologythe female reproductive system 4 medial to the labia majora are the labia minora. A copulatory organ that is responsible for delivering the sperm to the female reproductive tract. Introduction to the reproductive system seer training.
Reproductive system anatomy of male reproductive system. You will read in this chapter that after one sperm cell enters an egg cell, other sperm cells cannot. Male reproductive organs penis the human penis is made up of three columns of tissue. Preclampsiatoxemia prevents the placenta from getting enough blood. Testosterone is converted into dihydrotestestrone in some organs stimulates cells of these organs. Testes are the oval shaped organs which lie outside the abdominal cavity of a man. The reproductive system varies between the two sexes. Androgens production increases rapidly at puberty 3. The human female reproductive system contains three main parts. Reproductive cancers start in the organs related to reproduction sex.
Human reproductive system, organ system by which humans reproduce and bear live offspring. The human reproductive system this scanning electron microscope image enlarges human sperm cells on a human egg cell thousands of times. The vagina is a canal that joins the cervix the lower part of uterus to the outside of the body. Remember, the human body is organized in several levels, from the simplest to the most complex. Human reproduction male reproductive system organs. Grades 6 to 8 human body series female reproductive system. They are thin stretches of tissue within the labia majora that fold and protect the vagina, urethra, and clitoris. Human reproductive system male and female reproductive organs. When testosterone is absent, the tissues develop into female sexual tissues. Other systems in the body, such as the endocrine and urinary systems, work continuously to maintain homeostasis for survival of the individual. Testes are the primary reproductive organs in man or males. Testosterone causes the undeveloped tissues to differentiate into male sexual organs. The reproductive system is one of the most important systems in an organism.
This muscular tube receives the penis during intercourse and through it a baby leaves the uterus during childbirth. The male reproductive system is primarily comprised of the testes and the penis. The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each. To provide further information about male and female reproductive anatomy. It is a set of internal and external organs that are responsible for reproduction or procreation. Anatomical references human body systems organs a rescuer. Provided all organs are present, normally constructed, and functioning properly, the essential features of human reproduction are 1 liberation of an ovum, or egg, at a specific time in the reproductive cycle, 2 internal fertilization of the ovum by spermatozoa, or sperm cells, 3 transport of the. Although a womans external genitals are commonly referred to as the. Although a womans external genitals are commonly referred to as the vagina, the vagina is actually one of several organs that comprise this section of a womans body. Stimulate anterior pituitary to produce and release fsh and lh. Describe the hormonal changes that occur during the ovarian and menstrual cycles.
689 1347 451 66 587 1148 462 793 1426 784 785 956 994 38 1188 240 955 1043 821 336 362 1485 310 98 625 667 918 708 1445 1124 693 847 655 1025 633 1319 1102 143