Male and female reproductive system free download as powerpoint presentation. Two pairs of vasa efferentia in segments 5 and 6 each merges into a vas deferens vd. Which of the following statements is true of both the male and the female reproductive systems. Another significant difference between the male and female reproductive systems is the sudden stop in reproductive function which occurs in woman at menopause as the pituitary stops secreting its stimulatory hormones. Anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system. Using an appropriate reference, define cryptorchidism and discuss its significance. Khan academy anatomy of the female reproductive system. Yo u notice that some students changed a lot over the summer. It typically involves sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. The genital tract immune system must maintain a delicate balance between tolerance of germinal center cells, spermatozoa, and the fetus and the recognition of microbes.
The male reproductive system the male reproductive organs are the penis, the testicles, the epididymis, the vas deferens and the prostate gland. Functional morphology of the reproductive system of galathea intermedia decapoda. The female reproductive tract has been studied the most. The female reproductive system produces, sustains, and allows egg cells oocytes to be fertilized by sperm. The male reproductive system also includes the external. Bartholin s glands produce mucus, lubricating the vulva and vagina.
The male reproductive system consists of the testes and a series of ducts and glands. The female gonads, or sexual glands, are the ovaries. The primary sex organs gonads are those that produce gametes sperm and eggs male. The male urogenital system consists of several parts, including the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, penis, prostate and accessory glands.
Anomura katrin kronenberger, 1dirk brandis,1,2 michael tu. Unlike the female reproductive system, most of the male reproductive system is located outside of the body. In spermatogenesis, meiosis results in the formation of a. The paired testes are a crucial component in this process, as they produce both sperm and androgens, the hormones that support male reproductive physiology. Unit 8 reproductive system pathological conditions. Male reproductive structures include the penis, testes, epididymis, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland. The male reproductive system includes external and internal genitalia. Female reproductive organs female reproductive organs, the organs of the female reproductive system are specialized to produce and maintain the female sex cells, or egg cells, to transport these cells to the site of fertilization, to provide a favorable environment for a developing offspring, to move the offspring to the outside, and to produce. Male reproductive physiology an overview sciencedirect.
The function of the male reproductive system is to produce sperm and transfer them to the female reproductive tract. They are thin stretches of tissue within the labia majora that fold and protect the vagina, urethra, and clitoris. Learn about the process of fertilization in this article. The female section 3 reproductive system the female. We do this through our genes, the special carriers of human traits.
The template sidebar with collapsible lists is being considered for merging. The purpose of this lesson is to describe male and female sexual and reproductive systems in cluding body parts and their functions. Human reproductive system human reproductive system the female reproductive system. During this cycle numerous well defined and sequential alterations in reproductive tract histology, physiology and cytology occur, initiated and regulated by. The reproductive system is a collection of internal and external organs in both males and females.
Female reproductive system an overview sciencedirect topics. Nov 05, 2003 male fertility is essential since the boars dna is the primary mechanism through which genetic improvements can efficiently be accomplished. In asexual reproduction, there is no fusion of male and female gamets. The male reproductive system includes three different accessory sex glands, namely a pair of seminal vesicles,a pair of bulbourethral glands and the prostate. The female and male reproductive systems authorstream.
Ultrastructure of male reproductive system in three. The female reproductive system is a complicated, hormonedependent group of tissues. The male reproductive system consists of sexual organs, accessory glands, and a series of duct systems that provide a pathway for fertile sperm cells to exit the body. The lymphatic system and the immune system are terms that are used interchangeably to refer to the bodys ability to defend against pathogens. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Male and female reproductive system menstrual cycle labia. The male and female reproductive tracts are components of the common mucosal system. Provide an environment for the growth and nourishment of the developing fetus after fertilization. Reproductive systems consist of female organs that include a pair of ovaries in segment 7 and a. In addition, the female reproductive system interacts with a number of other body systems when it is functioning properly, illustrated by including the nervous system s hypothalamus and. The male reproductive system and the female reproductive system both are needed for reproduction. Male mouse ultrasonic calling depends heavily on pheromonal communication.
Female reproductive system female reproductive system from. Human physiologythe female reproductive system 4 medial to the labia majora are the labia minora. The female section 3 reproductive system structure and function you learned that the reproductive cells in males are called sperm. The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and urethra. Male reproductive system for teens nemours kidshealth. The major parts of the female reproductive system f igure 101. Male reproductive system testosterone sperm seminiferous tubules testes scrotum epididymis vas deferens seminal vesicles prostate gland cowpers gland urethra penis ejaculation. The ovum meets with sperm cell, a sperm may penetrate and merge with the. In production settings, the critical event, which begins the reproductive process, is the meeting of sperm and eggs inside the female reproductive tract. Introduction to reproductive health and the environment pdf, 2. The male has reproductive organs, or genitals, that are both inside and outside the pelvis, while the female has reproductive organs entirely within the pelvis.
For example, men tend to be taller than women, but there are many people of both. Humans, like other organisms, pass some characteristics of themselves to the next generation. As expected, if male calling is related to reproduction, many of the same exteroreceptive chemical cues that promote male reproductive physiology and behavior also elicit male calling. Lecture slides prepared by meg flemming austin community. Vajikarana tantra reproductive medicine in ayurveda. Anatomy of female reproductive system external sexual organs. Female reproductive diagram displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are male and female reproductive body parts, human body series female reproductive system, human female reproductive system cloze work, name reproductive system work, reproductive system day 2, human body series female reproductive system, the. To produce, maintain and transport sperm the male reproductive cells and protective fluid semen to discharge sperm within the female reproductive tract.
Reproductive functions of the male include the formation of sperm and deposition of sperm into the female reproductive tract b. The reproductive system is involved with sexual development and the production of offspring. The lymphatic system is comprised of three interrelated functions. Conception describes the process of the joining of sperm and egg. Describe the components of the male reproductive system. In the female reproductive tract, fertilization normally occurs in the a. Female reproductive system from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia female reproductive system redirects. Difference between male and female reproductive system. The male reproductive system of shrimps, crayfish, and crabs consists of the paired testes, vas deferens, penes.
Sex hormones also contribute to the production of sex cells, or gametes. It produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction, called the ova or oocytes. The functional and most significant difference in the male and female reproductive system is that male reproductive system only produces sperms and delivers to the female reproductive system. Male reproductive tract an overview sciencedirect topics. Male reproductive system the university of arizona. The female, in turn, produces female gametes, called ova, or eggs. The reproductive systems of men, in contrast, continue to function throughout life. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The fallopian, or uterine, tubes conduct ova to the uterus, which lies within the lesser or true pelvis. The female reproductive system is a group of organs and glands that produce ova singular, ovum or egg cells female sex cells, move them to the site of fertilization, and, if they are fertilized by a sperm male sex cell, nurture them until birth. This is the conclusion of a new study in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. At fertilization, the chromosomes in one male gamete, called a sperm or spermatozoon, combine with the chromosomes in one female gamete, called an oocyte.
Male reproductive system urogenital system anatomy. Function of the reproductive system sexual reproduction requires a male and a female of the same species to copulate and combine their genes in order to produce a new individual who is genetically different from his parents. The size of a male s penis determines how masculine he will be. For example, not only are female mice good stimuli for eliciting male calling, female. The reproductive systems of the male and female have some basic similarities and some specialized differences. In females, they are called eggs, or singular,ovum. Chapter 72 assessment of the reproductive system donna d. The male and female reproductive systems are composed of external and internal organs. Male reproductive system is the organ system of males that helps in the production of male gametes called sperms.
Step 1 5 minutes begin the lesson by informing learners that, today we are going to learn about the human reproductive system. The female laboratory rat, like most placental mammals, demonstrates intrinsic reproductive cyclicity, characterised by the regular occurrence of an oestrous cycle. The word urogenital is used because the urinary and reproductive systems in males merge. Anatomy of the female reproductive system vishal punwani. Male and female reproductive toxicity are topics of increasing interest in consideration. During sexual intercourse, the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems results in fertilization of the womans ovum by the mans sperm. In higher organisms the essence of fertilization is the fusion of the hereditary material of two different sex cells. Male reproductive system male reproductive organs or male reproductive system side view the main reproductive organs of the male body are the testes, which produce sperm and also male hormones, in the form of testosterone. The genes that parents pass along are what make their children similar to others in. The function of the male reproductive system figure 27. Although male and female reproductive systems are quite dif ferent, their joint purpose is to produce offspring. Penetration of ovum by sperm and the merging of their respective dna.
The male animal possesses special reproductive organs. Objectives describe the organs of the male and female human reproductive systems 3. Human reproductive system the female reproductive system. The uterus in females is where the eggs are produced. Semen is a mixture of sperm and fluid from the male reproductive organs. The sex hormones, together with the hypothalamic region of the forebrain and the. A mating system is a pattern of malefemale pairings. The male reproductive system is responsible for delivering sperm to the female reproductive.
In humans, the female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes, and to carry a foetus to full term. On the other hand, the female reproductive system is. Gross anatomy of the human female reproductive system 12. The three main parts of the female reproductive system are.
During sexual intercourse, if the man withdraws before ejaculation, the female cannot become pregnant. The hormones of the reproductive system of vertebrates sex hormones are steroids that are secreted, like those of the adrenal cortex, by tissues derived from the coelomic epithelium. The primary sex organs are found in the abdominopelvic cavity. The female reproductive system consists of both internal and external organs and parts. Fertilization, union of a paternal sperm nucleus with a maternal egg nucleus to form the primary nucleus of an embryo. A look at the pelvic organs of the female reproductive system. Reproductive system, male and female reproductive anatomy. Gonads male and female reproductive roles form and function of the male reproductive system form and function of the female reproductive system disorders of the female reproductive system stages of the human sexual response birth control gonads two important functions. Female reproductive system ans 215 physiology and anatomy of domesticated animals i. It is composed of a group of organs located outside the body around the pelvic region.
The female reproductive system is more complex than that of the male. During childbirth, contractions of the uterus will dilate the cervix up to 10 cm in diameter to allow the child to pass through. Feb 02, 2015 the female reproductive system contains two main parts. Male reproductive system ans 215 physiology and anatomy of domesticated animals i. Endocrine glands in the reproductive system produce sex hormones that are responsible for secondary sex characteristics in men and women. Novel function of lhfpl2 in female and male distal reproductive. Realworld reading connection its the first day of school. The male and female reproductive systems of an adult each include a. Female reproductive system, function, male reproductive system, ova, sperms, structure. This presentation may contain content that is inappropriate for some users, as flagged by authorstream. Describe the male and female sexual and reproductive systems including body parts and their functions. Nov 30, 2016 the female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes, and to carry a fetus to full term.
The female reproductive system is the organ system of the females, nurturing the baby. The organs of the male reproductive system are specialized for the following functions. Vulva at external opening of vagina accessory structures of female reproductive tract mons pubis labia majora labia minor clitoris homologous to male. This process is assisted by hormones and the autonomic nervous system. The reproductive system is closely associated with other organ systems, particularly the endocrine system and urinary system. The reproductive role of the male is to manu facture male gametes called sperm and deliver them to the female reproductive tract. Human reproduction is any form of sexual reproduction resulting in human fertilization. Reproductive anatomy and physiology columbia university.
Figure 1 the repro ductive system of a human male produces and then delivers sperm to the reproduc tive system of a female. The growth and activity of these parts are regulated by hormones. A female cannot get pregnant the first time she has sex. The reproductive system is usually comprised of either male or female reproductive organs and structures. Prior to adulthood, a male human is referred to as a boy. Hormone hormones of the reproductive system britannica. Reproductive system teacher reference sheet male reproductive body parts term description and function foreskin a wrinkly skin that covers the end of the penis. Some boys are circumcised at birth, when young or in their teens for culturalreligiousmedical reasons. Pdf reproductive cycles of males and females researchgate. Sperm are produced in the testes and are transported through the reproductive ducts. Ignatavicius learning outcomes health promotion and maintenance 1 teach patients about recommended guidelines for selected reproductive screening tests.
Key concepts living organisms reproduce sexually or asexually to ensure there is a next generation. The function of the male reproductive system figure 1 is to produce sperm and transfer them to the female reproductive tract. Hormone hormone hormones of the reproductive system. Sexual reproduction requires a male and a female of the same species to copulate and combine their genes in order to. In humans, the most important male androgen is testosterone. Both types of gametes are haploid and unicellular, but eggs are usually much larger in volume than sperm. The term mating system captures the broad sweep of reproductive biology, including the nature of the gametes, location of mates, strategies for ensuring the correct choice of a mate, patterns of malefemale pairings, and behavioral strategies for individuals to attain reproductive success and mate even if they are not chosen.
Penis contains tissue that fills with blood during sexual arousal, making the penis erect or hard. On the diagram below of a frontal section of a portion of the female reproductive system, identify all indicated structures. Male reproductive organs or male reproductive system. The secrete of seminal vesiclesor glandulae vesiculosae is strongly acidophilic and. Open and male distal reproductive tract development. Ultrastructure of male reproductive system in three proteocephalidean cestodes article in zoologicheskii zhurnal 808. Human physiologythe female reproductive system 6 internal os which is the opening of the cervix inside the uterine cavity. Reproductive system, page 3 of 6 d reproductive hormones of the male 1 gonadotropinreleasing hormone gnrh. The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. The primary male genital system, which consists of testis, deferent.
The male reproductive system produces, sustains, and delivers sperm cells spermatozoa to the female reproductive tract. These external structures include the penis, scrotum, and testicles. Stimulate anterior pituitary to produce and release fsh and lh 2 fsh follicle stimulating hormone a produced by anterior pituitary gland. The male reproductive system of spiders is very diverse across taxa regarding its gross morphology and sperm ultrastructure. Functional morphology of the reproductive system of galathea. Reproductive system an overview sciencedirect topics. During sexual intercourse, the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems results in. Reproductive system the reproductive organs of insects are similar in structure and function to those of vertebrates. Both types of secretory tissues also share biosynthetic pathways. Most of the reproductive organs of both sexes develop from similar embryonic tissues and are therefore homologous. The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new offspring. Effective public health programs, research, and policy relating to human sexuality, pregnancy, contraception, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections including hiv depends upon knowledge of the structure anatomy and function physiology of the male and female reproductive. The functions of the female reproductive system are to produce sex hormones, to produce eggs, and to provide a nourishing environment in which a.