Transcript Chapter 16
Reproductive System
Chapter 16
Male Reproduction
anatomy
sperm
Female Reproduction
anatomy
ovarian cycle
menstrual cycle
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Male Reproductive System
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Figure 16.1
Male Reproductive Organs and Glands
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Table 16.1
Male Reproductive System: Produces and
Delivers Sperm
Testes produce sperm
Site: seminiferous tubules
Reproductive tubules: epididymis, ductus
(vas) deferens, ejaculatory duct, penis
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Male Reproductive System: Accessory
Glands
Seminal vesicles
Secrete fructose, seminal fluid
Prostate gland
Secretes watery alkaline fluid
Bulbourethral gland
Secretes lubricating mucus
Cleanses urethra
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Sperm Production
Several cell divisions of mitosis and
meiosis
Purpose
Produce a large number of sperm with
half the number of chromosomes of
somatic cells (haploid)
Sequence
Primary spermatocyte, secondary
spermatocyte, spermatids, sperm
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Blood Testosterone Concentration and
Sperm Production
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Figure 16.3
Regulation of Male Reproductive Activity
Hormones
Testosterone
Source: Leydig cells in seminiferous
tubules
Function: controls growth and function of
male reproductive tissues, stimulates
aggression and sexual behavior, and
secondary sexual characteristics
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Regulation of Male Reproductive Activity
Hormones (continued)
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH)
LH stimulates production of testosterone
FSH may enhance sperm formation with
Sertoli cells
Inhibin
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Female Reproductive System
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Figure 16.4a
Female Reproductive System
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Table 16.2
Female Reproductive System: Produces
Eggs and Supports Pregnancy
Ovaries
Release oocytes and secrete the hormones
estrogen and progesterone
Oviduct (fallopian tube)
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Female Reproductive System: Produces
Eggs and Supports Pregnancy (cont.)
Uterus: the hollow, pear-shaped organ
where fertilized egg grows and develops
Layers
Endometrium: supports fertilized egg, part of
it sloughs off during menstrual flow
Myometrium: smooth muscle, expands
during pregnancy, constricts during labor
Cervix: the narrow opening in the lower part
of the uterus that permits sperm to enter the
uterus and allows the fetus to exit during
birth
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Ovarian Cycle
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Figure 16.6
Menstrual Cycle: Uterine Cycle
Uterine cycle prepares uterus for
pregnancy
Menstrual phase
Days 1–5
Estrogen and progesterone decrease
Endometrial lining degenerates
Menstruation occurs
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Menstrual Cycle: Uterine Cycle
Uterine cycle prepares uterus for
pregnancy (cont.)
Proliferative phase
Days 6–14
Estrogen and progesterone increase
Endometrial lining proliferates
Ovulation
Day 14
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Menstrual Cycle: Uterine Cycle
Uterine cycle prepares uterus for
pregnancy (cont.)
Secretory phase
Days 15–28
Corpus luteum produces progesterone
and estrogen
Endometrium continues to proliferate
Uterine glands mature
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Menstrual Cycle
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Figure 16.7
Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
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Figure 16.8
Regulation of Menstrual Cycle
Cycles of hormones of pituitary and
reproductive structures
Positive feedback
In proliferative phase, increasing estrogen
causes surge in LH
Negative feedback
In secretory phase, steady levels of
estrogen and progesterone inhibit LH and
FSH release
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Contraceptive Methods: Failure Rates
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Table 16.3
Birth Control Methods
Abstinence
Surgical sterilization: vasectomy, tubal
ligation
Hormonal methods: pills, injections,
patches, rings
IUDs: small plastic or metal piece inserted
into uterus
Diaphragms and cervical caps: block the
cervix
Chemical spermicides: kill sperm cells
PLAY
Animation—Ovulation & Hormonal Birth Control Methods
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Birth Control Methods (cont.)
Condoms: trap ejaculated sperm
Natural alternatives: rhythm method,
withdrawal
Morning-after pills: prevent pregnancy
from continuing
Abortion: terminate pregnancy
The future: male birth control pill; vaccines
for women
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Infertility: Inability to Conceive
Many causes of infertility
Number and quality of sperm
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Endometriosis
Miscarriage
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Infertility: Inability to Conceive
Enhancing fertility
Artificial insemination
In vitro fertilization
GIFT
ZIFT
Fertility-enhancing drugs
Surrogate mothers
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
Worldwide Problem
Bacterial
Gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia
Viral
HIV, hepatitis B, genital herpes, HPV
Other
Yeasts (Candida), protozoan (Trichomonas),
arthropod (pubic lice)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):
Worldwide Problem
Prevention strategies
Choose partner wisely
Communicate
Use suitable barriers
Get tested and treated
Get vaccinated
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