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The human reproductive system

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This document focuses on all information involved with the human reproductive system. Includes reproductive organs with descriptions, the menstrual cycle, spermatogenesis, oogenesis and gestation, and the formation of the foetus.

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Human sexual reproduction involves a male and female and the fusion of the
gametes: a sperm and an egg.




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• Effects of puberty
• Gametogenesis
• Menstrual cycle
• Gestation
• Implantation
• Role of the placenta
• Contraception and sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s)

, Structure of male and female reproductive systems




Male reproductive system


In humans, sexually mature males can produce sperm all the time. Human sperm
are produced in the testes of the male.

, Bladder Stores urine which is then expelled through the urethra




Urethra Tube carrying the sperm in the fluid semen to the
outside of the body; also carries urine from t bladder.




Penis Becomes erect when the spongy tissue cells of the
penis become filled with blood; penis is inserted into the
vagina during sexual intercourse. During ejaculation, the
sperm swim through the cervix into the urethra and
fallopian tube to fertilize an ovum. (if present in the
fallopian tube).

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