Diego Delgado P.3 Male/Female Reproductive System
Events of the Female Hormonal Cycles
Anatomy of Female Reproductive Structures
Methods and Classification of Contraceptives
Major Functions of the Reproductive System (male/female)
Disorders associated with the reproductive system
Anatomy of Male Reproductive Structures
Hormones of the Reproductive System (Male/Female)
Male
Male system delivers sperm from the testes
Male internal accessory organs: prostate, seminal vesicles, cowpers glands,
Male external reproductive organs: penis, testes and scrotum
Female
Function: produce and maintain sex cells (egg cells, oocyte)
Transport cells to site of fertilization (fallopian tubes)
nurture offspring
Pair of testes, network of excretory ducts (epididymis, ductus deferens)
Seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands,and the penis
Vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and the ovaries
Male
Testosterone, Lutenizing Hormone (LH), sperm cells
Female
Estrogen, progesterone, lutenizing hormone (LH)
Follicular Phase: first phase, first week
Proliferation Phase: 2nd week, ovulation begins
Luteal Phase: last 2 weeks
first 7 days, shedding happening, menses
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus; one contracted, its with the person for life. Can be transmitted through sex or the sharing of needles.
STD: Sexually transmitted disease; bacteria, virus, and parasites. STD's affect pregnant women more, can really harm the baby.
PID: Pelvic inflammatory disease; infection of the female reproductive organs. Affects pelvic area of the female.
Mechanical Barrier: male and female condoms, cervical cap, sponge
Chemical Barrier: gels, creams, foams, films
Rhythm Method: abstinence
Intrauterine Device (IUD): form of birth control that is implanted into uterus.