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Unit9 aim c- understand the role of hormones in the regulation and control of the reproductive system

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Female reproductive system



Purpose



They assist sperm in reaching the
Uterine horn oviducts and are where the embryo
forms and matures throughout
pregnancy.
Tiny tubes that deliver eggs from
Fimbriae the ovaries to the uterus at the
fallopian tube's end.



Ovary The ovaries are necessary for both
egg and hormone production.

Oestrogen and progesterone are
also produced.


Monthly, transfer eggs from the
Fallopian tubes ovary to the uterus.

The fertilised egg is transmitted to
the uterus through the uterine
tubes and fertilised in the presence
of sperm.

Cervix
It produces cervical mucus at the
menstrual cycle to avoid or
encourage conception.

During childbirth to facilitate the
passage of the infant it expands and
also during menstruation it opens a
small amount to allow the passage

, of menstrual blood.

Labia A woman's vulva is made up of two
thick cutaneous folds. It protects
and surrounds the external genital
organs.

A muscular tube that goes from the
rectum to the bladder and is coated
Vagina with nerves and mucus. It serves
three critical functions. It offers a
pathway for blood to flow from the
uterus during monthly
menstruation, accept penis during
intercourse, and provide a birthing
portal.
To undergo menstrual period cyclic
Endometrium alterations and to offer a location
for blastocyst implantation and
placenta development.


Uterus Primary function is to nourish the
growing foetus before to delivery.
The uterus also protects the foetus
by acting as a barrier.


Male reproductive system

, Purpose



It's located right below the
prostate gland. Prostatic antigen is
Cowper's gland produced by it.



Seminal vesicle Is to emit and store a fluid that
permits each sperm cell to function
correctly and live.


It transports and stores sperm
Epididymis from the testes.



Testicle-holding and-protecting
Scrotum skin pouch.



Responsible for the generation
Testes
and storage of sperm till they
are mature enough.
Creating a hormone called
testosterone.
Urination and sexual activity
Penis are both performed by this
male organ.

Delivering mature sperm
Vas deferens
from the urethra to the
urethra before ejaculation.

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Frances Annets, Shirley Foale, Roy Llewellyn, Ismail Musa, Sue Hocking, BTEC Level 3 National Applied Science, Student Book
Publisher: november 2010 ISBN: 9781846906800 Edition: 3

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