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Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction
Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction
PHYSIOLOGY OF
REPRODUCTION
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. Differentiate the female and male reproduction systems; and
2. Understand the basis for physiology processes in female and males.
DEFFINITION OF TERMS:
Reproduction- process of producing off spring.
Genitals- external sex organs.
Primary sex characteristics- sex characteristics that are present at birth.
Secondary sex characteristics- sec characteristics that emerge during puberty.
Humans experience various physical and emotional changes from childhood to
adulthood. These changes are gradual and progress at different ages and speed in different
people. These stages are based on human growth and development from childhood, adolescence,
adulthood, and old age.
Each person has pair of gonad: ovaries are female gonads; testes are the male gonads.
The gonads produce germ cells and sex hormones. The female germ cells are ova (egg) and the
male germ cell are sperm.
THE BIOLOGICAL FEMALE
The female sexual anatomy is designed for the production and fertilization of ovum, as
well as carrying and delivering infant offspring. Puberty signals the final development of primary
and accessory organs that support reproduction.