THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM!
THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM!
ReproductionAsexual Sexual
Method of reproduction in which the offspring receives 100% of its genes from one parent
Method of reproduction involving offspring receiving genes from two parents (50% from mother; 50% from father)
Cell ReproductionMitosis Meiosis
Cell division resulting in 2 identical diploid daughter cells
Cell division resulting in haploid daughter cells (gametes)
Cell Reproduction Oogenesis is the
production of eggs
Occurs in the ovaries
Spermatogenesis is the production of sperm
Occurs in the testes
Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System Primary Sex Organs: Testes (testicle)
Also called male gonads/sex glandsProduce sperm and male sex hormonesIn pairs, located in external pouch called
scrotum Penis
Transporting & supporting structureConsists of shaft and glans penis Contains 3 cylindrical masses of spongy
tissue that expand with blood to produce an erection
Female Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System Primary Sex Organs: Uterus (womb) muscular organ under pelvic
cavity.Site for menstruation Also, where a fertilized egg may implant or fetus
may develop Ovaries (female gonads)
Produces eggs and releases them during ovulation
Secretes estrogen and progesteroneConnects to uterus via fallopian tubes