Concept Map: 11 Reproductive System Samantha Chavez
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Anatomy of male reproductive structures

Anatomy of female reproductive structures

Major functions of the Reproductive system (male and female)

Hormones of the reproductive system (male and female)

Events of the female hormonal cycles (be sure to include all categories)

Methods and Classification of contraceptives

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

The penis - is the male external sexual organ located superior to the scrotum and inferior to the umbilicus

The vas deferens - is a long tube made from fiber and muscle tissue. Its purpose is to transport sperm

The seminal vesicles - are two small glands that store and produce the majority of the fluid that makes up semen

Urethra - The tube through which urine leaves the body

Bulbourethral gland - paired glands that are partially embedded in the urogenital diaphragm muscle and are composed of compound tubuloalveolar glands

Testicle - One of two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones

Epididymis - A narrow, tightly-coiled tube that is attached to each of the testicles

The scrotum - is a male reproductive structure located under the penis

Prostate - a small, walnut-shaped organ

Anatomy of male reproductive structures

The ovaries - are small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of your uterus

Uterus - an inverted pear-shaped muscular organ of the female reproductive system, located between the bladder and the rectum

Urethra - The tube through which urine leaves the body

Vestibular bulb - structures formed from corpus spongiosum tissue

Hymen - is a small, thin piece of tissue at the opening of your vagina

Fornix - the anterior (front) and posterior (back) recesses into which the upper vagina is divided

Cervix - The lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb) that connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal)

Vagina - provides a passageway for blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus to leave the body during a menstrual period

labium minus - two flaps of skin that are part of the primate vulva, extending outwards from the vaginal and urethral openings to encompass the vestibule

labium majus - enclose and protect the other external genital organs

Anatomy of female reproductive structures

Anatomy of female reproductive structures 2

Hormone levels in the blood

FSH

Estrogens

LH

Progesterone

Follicle development

Follicular phase

Dominant follicle

ovulation ( day 14 )

Corpus luteum

luteal phase

degenerating corpus lutetium

Uterine lining time ( days )

menstrual phase ( 2-4 days )

Proliferative phase ( 5-14 days )

Uterine phases ( 14 days )

Secretory phase ( 14-28 days )

Events of the female hormonal cycles

To produce egg and sperm cells

To transport and sustain these cells

. To nurture the developing offspring

To produce hormones

major functions of the reproductive system

For the female - The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone

These hormones are responsible for sexual development and preparing the uterine wall to nourish fertilized eggs during pregnancy.

For the male - Testosterone is indispensable for sperm production, however both testosterone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

are needed for optimal testicular development and maximal sperm production

Syphilis

genital herpes

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Hepatitis

Bacterial vaccine

PID

HPV/Genital warts

AIDS/HIV

Trichomoniasis

IUD

Pill

Injectables

Male sterilization

Female sterilization

Diaphragm

Internal condom

External condom

Fertility awareness

Withdrawal

Spermicides