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The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Male and Female parts, hormones, and their function
2. Give one organ of your Reproductive System and explain its function/s.
2. Give one organ of your Reproductive System and explain its function/s.
To regulate the function of the testes, two hormones are secreted by the anterior
pituitary gland:
During their passage through the urethra, sperms mix with the fluids produced by
the neighboring glands --- the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral
glands. The combined secretions of these glands is collectively called semen,
which nourishes the sperm cells.
• Follicular Phase
• Ovulation
2. If fertilization does not occur during this phase, the egg continues to
the uterus and dies within 6 to 24 hours.
• Luteal Phase
1. The luteal phase includes the day after ovulation to the day before
your next period.
2. During the luteal phase, LH and FSH levels decrease. Once it releases
its egg, the empty follicle develops into a new structure called the
corpus luteum which produces progesterone. If the egg isn't
fertilized, the corpus luteum degenerates and estrogen level
decreases.
1. Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone cause the lining of the uterus to
thicken.
2. If pregnancy does not occur, the levels of these hormones decrease, causing the
linings of the uterus to be shed.
3. When this happens, the blood vessels break and bleeding occurs.
4. A mixture of blood and discarded tissues leaves the body through the vagina in a
process called Menstruation (occurs 14 days after ovulation)