Jenesis Perez Per. 5 Reproductive System

Major functions of the Reproductive system

Disorders associated with the reproductive system (including STI’s)

Anatomy of MALE reproductive structures

Events of the female hormonal cycles

Methods and Classification of contraceptives

Hormones of the reproductive system (male and female)

Anatomy of FEMALE reproductive structures

Mechanical Barriers

Chemical Barriers

Rhythm Method

Combined Hormone Contraceptives

Coitus Interruptus

epididymis

Vas deferens

scrotum

Prostate gland

Testes

Uterus

Uterine Tubes

Vagina

ovaries

Gonorrhea

Syphilis

Genital warts

Viral Hepatitis

Genital herpes

Bacterial vaginosis

Female

Estrogen and Progesterone levels

Ovulation

LH and FSH levels

Menopause

Female system houses and nourishes developing embryo and fetus

male fertilizes female oocyte

develops and maintains the reproductive organs

ovoid structures to produce sperm and hormones

A pouch of skin or sac

Tightly coiled tube connected to the testis

Muscular tube

Bulbourethral glands

seminal vesicle

Saclike structure attached to the vas deferens near the base of the urinary bladder

Chestnut-shaped structure surrounding the urethra

small glands located inferior to
prostate gland

Site of sperm maturation

Sperm be able to move, develop the ability to fertilize an egg

leading from epididymis into body cavity

empties into the
ejaculatory duct

Contains fructose to nourish sperm

Has an alkaline pH, to help regulate pH in vagina

Secretes a thin, milky fluid that contains citrate, a nutrient for sperm

Secrete mucus into the urethra, to lubricate the tip of the penis
in response to sexual stimulation

Semen: reproductive fluid transported through the urethra to the
outside of the body during ejaculation

base of the urinary bladder

capacitation-weakening of the acrosomal membrane of the sperm

Protects and helps regulate the temperature of the testes

for sperm production, 5°F cooler than core

Penis

both urine and semen

contains erectile tissue and the glans penis enlarges during intercourse

Cylindrical organ

Male

anterior pituitary

hypothalamus

testes

anterior pituitary

ovaries

hypothalamus

Solid, ovoid structure

fimbriae

hollow muscular organ

uterus to the outside

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

FSH

Estrogens

testosterone

FSH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

LH

development of interstitial
cells of the testes, which then secrete testosterone

stimulates sertoli cells of
seminiferous tubules to respond to testosterone

deep voice, body hair, thickening of the skin, and increased muscular and skeletal growth

FSH and testosterone stimulate spermatogenesis

development of sex organs

LH

stimulates the maturation of a follicle in the ovary

produce estrogen in the ovaries

Sperm

Body

Head

Tail

haploid nucleus and acrosome

nucleus- DNA/chromosomes

chromosome- digestive enzymes that erode tissues
surrounding female’s egg cell

mitochondria

flagellum

propels the sperm towards the egg

Labia majora

Labia minora

Clitoris

infundibulum

finger-like structure to pull in the oocyte

funnel shape cavity leading to the uterine tube

ovary to the uterus

maintains development of the embryo and then fetus

fundus- top part of uterus

cervix- opening between uterus and vagina

layers in order from in to out- endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium

hymen-membrane

uterine secretions, receives the penis during sexual
intercourse, and serves as birthing canal

where fertilization happens

Vestibule

Vestibular glands

Enclose and protect other external reproductive organs

Form margins of vestibule

Produces feelings of pleasure during sexual stimulation
due to abundant sensory nerve endings in glans

Space between labia minora that contains vaginal and
urethral openings

Secrete fluid that moistens and lubricates vestibule

protect openings of vagina
and urethra

hood on the clitoris

contains erectile tissue

provide lubrication

"to pull out"

not having sexual intercourse during ovulation

prevent sperm from entering vagina
during sexual intercourse

spermicides

contain estrogen and
progestins to prevent pregnancy

transmitted by having sex with someone who has it

vaccine

transmitted by vaginal, oral,or anal sex with someone who has it

caused by feces, blood, semen, vaginal fluid

Treatment: medication prescribed by a doctor

Chlamydia

Treatment: Antibiotics

burst of LH from the anterior pituitary

Occurs in late 40s or early 50s

Progesterone stimulates the endometrium to become more thicker

process releasing the second oocyte from mature follicle

Progesterone

breast development, sex organ enlargement, increased adipose tissue deposition, and increased vascularization of the skin

triggers uterine changes during the menstrual
cycle

Androgens

Androgens

produce pubic hair and broaden hips

Estrogens and progesterone inhibit secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary

Estrogens stimulate uterine wall development

Follicle stimulating hormone

luteinizing hormone

Located in blood

Ovaries begin producing less estrogen and progesterone

shrinkage of uterus, breasts, uterine tubes, and vagina, and thinning of pubic and axillary hair

Follicular Phase

Ovulation

Luteal phase

if egg is not fertilized the corpus luteum degenerates

before menstruation

About day 14

burst of LH from the anterior pituitary

preparation of maturation of the developing follicle to dominant follicle

increasing levels of LH and FSH

Secretory phase

Proliferative phase

Menstrual Phase

Levels of estrogen and progesterone are low

happenes if the egg is not fertilized

the shedding of the endometrium

the endometrium becomes thicker

Levels of estrogen and progesterone are increasing

to prepare the corpus luteum and the endometrium for possible fertilization

about day 14-28

Progesterone will continue to increase

leads to ovulation

stimulates maturation of a dominant follicle

when estrogen and progesterone levels fall, the secretion of FSH and LH increases, and a new antral follicle will start to mature

Menarche

first female reproductive cycle

Avoid fertilization

Prevent implantation

Injectable Contraception

Contraceptive Implants

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

injection of a progesterone

implantation of a rod containing
progestin under the skin in the arm

objects implanted in the uterus are either toxic to sperm and egg cells or prevent implantation of embryo by inhibiting growth of endometrium,

withdraw penis from vagina before ejaculation

not very effective

condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap

creams, foams, jellies

chemical ring, patch, oral contraceptives

works for 3 months

3 years

surgical implantation

Sterilization

Male

Female

not very effective

more effective with a mechanical barrier

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

transmitted by sexual intercourse

uterine tube scarring may cause infertility

cutting of the uterine tubes

vasectomy

removal of a small portion of the vas deferens

tubal
ligation

sexually transmitted disease (STD)

sexually transmitted infection (STI)

lead to infection

destruction of the body’s immune defenses

Symptoms: Fever, weakness, infections, cancer

to prevent is using condoms

Treatment: Antiviral drug, no cure

Warts on genitals

Chemical or surgical
removal

Treatment: Antibiotics

transmitted by vaginal, oral,or anal sex with someone who has it

Symptoms: Painful urination and intercourse,
mucous discharge from penis or vagina

Treatment: Antibiotics

Woman usually don't have any symptoms but men may have
painful urination

HAV, HBV, HCV

chronic or life long infection

no symptoms, liver damage, can get sick

only female have it

pain, itching, or burning vagina or urinating

caused by HIV

Symptoms: Genital sores, fever, blisters

transmitted by vaginal, oral,or anal sex with someone who has it

on genitals or mouth rash and can damage to heart, liver, nerves, brain

to prevent is using condoms

to prevent is using condoms

too much of a certain bacteria in the vagina

Follicular cells produce and secrete estrogens

egg is matured and released out of corpus
luteum which secretes estrogen and progesterone

lining of your uterus normally gets thicker to prepare for a possible pregnancy.

hormone levels start to decline and new blood vessels constrict

uterine lining disintegrates and is shed as the menstrual flow

after the secretory the Menstrual phase will begin again