Class lets use the scientific term...there called testes not "balls"

Today to start off class we took out our homework (UP 5-8) and went over the diagrams and the parts and functions of the male and female reproductive structures. From there we discussed diffferent things about male and female anatomy, puberty myths, and any further questions we had in class. Then we took notes but only got through part of the male reproductive system and not all of the female. If you missed them or need further clarification here they are below.

HW: Read chapter 34.1 (978-979) and 34.2 (982-983 and 986-987)

the questions on what you shoukd know are available on Moodle

*****There will be a reading check on these pgs & there is a Quest next for Wed.

The next scribe is... Andrew

Male Reproductive Structures

• Testis- site of sperm production, produces hormone testosterone
• Scotum- sac containing testes, maintains testis at 1-3 Celsius (below body temperature)
• Epididymus- site of sperm maturation
• Vas Deferens- carries sperm from testes to urethra

The 3 glands that provide fluid to make semen

• seminal vesicle, prostate gland, & bulbourethral (Cowper's) gland
• sperm + fluids = semen
• Urethra- carries urine and semen out of body
• Penis- external reproductive organ

Male Secondary Sex Characteristics

• During puberty FSH stimulates testes to produce testosterone
• FSH- hormone released by pituaitary gland (in brain)
• Testosterone causes: larynx to enlarge,broad shoulders,facial/pubic hair, muscle growth

Female Reproductive Structures

• Ovaries- contains follicles where eggs (ova) mature, producesw estrogen & progesterone
• Egg is released and travels down fallopian tube (oviduct) to the uterus
• Cilia line the fallopian tubes to sweep egg into the uterus, fertilization usually occurs here
• Uterus (womb) - muscular organ where fetus develops, contracts during birth
• Cervix- connects the uterus to the vagina
• Vagina- birth canal and where penus inserts into with sperm