Quote: "The human reproductive system includes the male reproductive system which functions to produce and deposit sperm; and the female reproductive system which functions to produce egg cells, and to protect and nourish the fetus until birth."
This topic covers the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems, including the processes of gametogenesis, fertilization, and embryonic development.
Male and Female Anatomy: Study of the external and internal structures of the male and female reproductive systems.
Hormonal Control of the Reproductive System: Understanding the production and regulation of hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and LH that control the reproductive system.
Gametogenesis: Process of generating gametes (sperm and ova) and their maturation.
Fertilization: Understanding the process of fertilization, including sperm-egg interaction, implantation and development of the zygote after fertilization.
Pregnancy and Implantation: Understanding the process of implantation and the various stages of pregnancy.
Parturition: Understanding the physiological process of childbirth.
Menstrual Cycle: Understanding the cyclical changes in female body that lead to menstruation and its different phases.
Contraception: Methods for preventing pregnancy, including hormonal, barrier, surgical and natural methods.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Understanding various STIs such as Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, and AIDS that affect the reproductive system.
Infertility: Understanding the causes of infertility and treatments available for infertility in both males and females.
Hermaphroditic reproductive system: A reproductive system where an individual possesses both male and female reproductive organs which enable them to produce both eggs and sperm.
Male reproductive system: A reproductive system found in males, which includes the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and urethra, which produces and delivers sperm for fertilization.
Female reproductive system: A reproductive system found in females, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina which produce eggs and provide an environment for fertilization and fetal development.
Monoecious reproductive system: A reproductive system in which an animal or plant possesses separate male and female reproductive organs, but both are present in the same individual.
Dioecious reproductive system: A reproductive system where males and females are separate individuals with distinct male or female reproductive organs.
Asexual reproductive system: A reproductive system that does not require mating or fertilization, instead, it allows an organism to reproduce by itself. Examples of asexual reproduction include budding, cloning, and fragmentation.
Sexual reproductive system: A reproductive system that requires the union of gametes from two individuals for fertilization to occur. In sexual reproduction, offspring inherit genetic traits from both parents.
Viviparous reproductive system: A reproductive system where an organism develops and nourishes the embryo inside the mother's body, and the offspring is born alive.
Oviparous reproductive system: A reproductive system where eggs are laid outside the body of the mother, and the embryo develops and hatches outside the body.
Ovoviviparous reproductive system: A reproductive system where organisms produce eggs that hatch inside the female's body, and the offspring are born alive.
Quote: "Humans have a high level of sexual differentiation. In addition to differences in nearly every reproductive organ, there are numerous differences in typical secondary sex characteristics."
Quote: "Human reproduction usually involves internal fertilization by sexual intercourse."
Quote: "In this process, the male inserts his penis into the female's vagina and ejaculates semen, which contains sperm."
Quote: "A small proportion of the sperm pass through the cervix into the uterus, and then into the fallopian tubes for fertilization of the ovum."
Quote: "Only one sperm is required to fertilize the ovum."
Quote: "Upon successful fertilization, the fertilized ovum, or zygote, travels out of the fallopian tube and into the uterus, where it implants in the uterine wall."
Quote: "This marks the beginning of gestation, better known as pregnancy, which continues for around nine months as the fetus develops."
Quote: "When the fetus has developed to a certain point, pregnancy is concluded with childbirth, involving labor."
Quote: "During labor, the muscles of the uterus contract and the cervix dilates over the course of hours."
Quote: "During labor, the muscles of the uterus contract and the cervix dilates over the course of hours, and the baby passes out of the vagina."
Quote: "Human infants are completely dependent on their caregivers, and require high levels of parental care."
Quote: "Infants rely on their caregivers for comfort, cleanliness, and food."
Quote: "Food may be provided by breastfeeding or formula feeding."
Quote: "The human reproductive system includes the male reproductive system which functions to produce and deposit sperm."
Quote: "The female reproductive system functions to produce egg cells, and to protect and nourish the fetus until birth."
Quote: "A small proportion of the sperm pass through the cervix into the uterus, and then into the fallopian tubes for fertilization of the ovum."
Quote: "Pregnancy continues for around nine months as the fetus develops."
Quote: "When the fetus has developed to a certain point, pregnancy is concluded with childbirth."
Quote: "Infants rely on their caregivers for comfort, cleanliness, and food."