THE ROLE OF HORMONES IN

FEMALE AND MALE

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
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REVIEW
The Reproductive System
 The system involved in
sexual reproduction
 Female and Male
Reproductive System
Parts and Its Functions
FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
The female reproductive system has the following functions:
1. Produces female sex cells
2. Receives sperm cells from the male
3. Nurtures the development of and provides nourishment
for the new individual.
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
THE ROLE OF
HORMONES IN FEMALE
AND MALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEMS
Objective:
Describe the role of Hormones
in Male and Female
Reproductive Systems.
The human male and female reproductive
cycles are controlled by the interaction of
hormones from the hypothalamus and
anterior pituitary with hormones from
reproductive tissues and organs. In both
sexes, the hypothalamus monitors and causes
the release of hormones from the pituitary
gland.
When the reproductive hormone is
required, the hypothalamus sends a
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
to the anterior pituitary. This causes the
release of follicle stimulating hormone
(FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from
the anterior pituitary into the blood.
Note that the body must reach puberty
in order for the adrenals to release the
hormones that must be present for
GnRH to be produced.
MALE HORMONES
The male reproductive system
also has prostate glands.
Chemicals from these glands
nourish the sperm cells and
help them mature.
The reproduction of sperm cells and the
release of semen can be regulated by
hormones or special chemicals that
come from the testis, the brain and the
pituitary gland. These hormones keep
the reproductive system properly
functioning
FSH
LH
FEMALE HORMONES
The female reproductive system, just like the
male reproductive system, is also regulated by
hormones. The follicles produce hormones
that control the growth and release of eggs
from the ovaries. While other hormones
prepare the uterus so a baby can grow in it,
other hormones still control the stretching of
the uterus during pregnancy.
Activity: groupings
Illustrate the role of hormones
in female and male reproductive
systems using graphic
organizers.
Example:
Pt. Explain the role
of hormones in
female and male
reproductive
systems.
Assignment
Answer the following:
1. What is menstrual cycle
2. What are the four phases
of menstrual cycle.