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| Duct System: Epididymus & Vas deferens |
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| The epididymis is a tube that connects to the Vas deferens. It's a storage place for sperm until they are mature and able to move. The vas deferens is a tube that transports sperm/semen to the seminal vesicles |
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| Accessory System: Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and Cowper's gland |
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| The seminal vesicles make-up about 30% of total semen, which gives the sperm energy, allowing the sperm to move throughout the system. The prostate gland produces a fluid that nourishes the sperm, which helps with the survival of the sperm as it travels through the system. Makes-up about 60% of total semen. The Cowper's gland makes-up about 5% of total semen, and helps with the transportation of semen/sperm through the system. |
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| The penis is responsible for the delivery of sperm. The urethra is the passage way for both semen/urine. During ejaculation the prostate closes off the bladder to prevent urine form joining the semen. |
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| Two functions, producing sperm and regulating the hormone testosterone. They are contained in a sac called the scrotum. 250 million/1 billion sperm is ejaculated only 200 survive, only 1 is needed for implantation. |
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| Possible Male Reproductive Disorders |
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- Infertility
- Testicular Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Trauma |
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| Hormones: Hypothalamus/Pituitary Gland |
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- Testosterone: Male secondary sex characteristics.
- F.S.H: Stimulating/maintain sperm production.
- L.H: Production of sperm started. |
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| the ovaries are responsible for the production of follicles (egg cells) in the female. Once a month, 1 mature egg cell is released into the fallopian tube. (ovulation) When an egg cell and sperm unite it's then called a zygote...said process is called conception. |
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| the fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization takes place in the tubes. Once a month an egg cell is released into the tube. |
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| the uterus is sometimes called the womb, is a muscular tube, where the baby grows and develops. Three muscular layers, Endometrium, Myometrium, & Perimetrium. the menarche is the female's first menstrual cycle. |
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| The passage way from the uterus to the vagina |
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| the vagina is a tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body. |
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| Female Reproductive Disorders |
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- Endometriosis (when the endometrium lining becomes infected and cannot grab hold of the zygote)
- Heavy bleeding period
- Hormonal imbalance
- Hysterectomy
Cervical Cancer (pap smear test) |
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- On average an egg cell lives between 3 to 5 days.
- Average cycle is 28 to 32 days.
- Average ovulation is 11 to 21 days
- Normally only one egg cell is released from the ovary
- Affected by stress, illness, and disruption of normal routines.
- Slight bleeding sometimes occurs
- Menstrual period can occur even if ovulation has not occurred.
- Ovulation can occur even if a menstrual period has not occurred.
- Pain/Aching near ovaries sometimes occurs
Sperm can live 3-5 days within the Fallopian Tubes |
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