Reproductive System Student Notes Outline

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Male Reproductive System

I. Basic Reproductive Anatomy

a. Gonads

b. Gametes

II. Testes

a. Internal Anatomy

b. Interstitial Cells

c. Nurse Cells

d. Seminiferous Tubules

e. Epididymis

III. Spermatogenesis

a. Hormones Needed

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b. Optimal Temperature

c. Function of the Scrotum

IV. Steps of Spermatogenesis

a. Mitosis

b. Meiosis

c. Maturation

V. Vas Deferens

a. Transportation

b. Peristalsis

VI. Accessory Organs

a. Anatomy

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b. Seminal Vesicles

i. Fructose

ii. Prostaglandins

iii. Fibrinogen

iv. Alkaline Secretions

c. Prostate Gland

d. Bulbourethral Glands

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VII. Penis

a. Erectile Tissue

b. Urethra

VIII. Ejaculation

a. Epididymis

b. Seminal Vesicles

c. Prostate and Bulbourethral Glands

d. Blockage of Bladder

IX. Sterilization

a. Vasectomy

b. Neutering

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Female Reproductive System

X. Basic Reproductive Anatomy

a. Gonads

b. Gametes

c. Diagram

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XI. Ovaries

a. Follicles

i. Oocyte

ii. Follicular Cells

b. Mitosis

c. Change with puberty

XII. Ovulation Cycle

a. Meiosis I

i. Oocyte

ii. Polar Body

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b. Ovulation

c. Transport

XIII. Fallopian Tubes

a. Cilia

b. Time

XIV. Uterus

a. Location

b. Layers

c. Functions

d. Menstruation

XV. Vagina

a. Cervix

b. Functions

c. Bacteria

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XVI. Menstrual Cycle

a. Changes that occur

b. Average cycle length

XVII. Menstrual Phase

a. Days

b. Changes in the uterus

c. Changes in the ovary

d. Changes in hormones

XVIII. Proliferative Phase

a. Days

b. Changes in the ovary

c. Changes in hormones

d. Ovulation

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XIX. Secretory Stage

a. Days

b. Actions of the follicular tissue

c. Changes in the uterus

d. If fertilization occurs…

e. If fertilization does not occur…

XX. Fertility

a. Most fertile time during menstrual cycle

XXI. Birth Control Pills

a. Active ingredients

b. Effects on the body

XXII. Sterilization

a. Tubal Ligation

b. Spaying

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Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

XXIII. Sperm Anatomy

a. Diagram

b. Head

c. Acrosome

d. Tail

XXIV. Fertilization

a. Structures the sperm travels through

b. Changes to the egg

c. Zygote

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XXV. Implantation

a. Cell division by the zygote

b. Blastocyst

c. Placenta

i. What is exchanged

ii. What is not exchanged

iii. Hormone produced

XXVI. Pregnancy

a. First Trimester

b. Second Trimester

c. Third Trimester

XXVII. Maternal Changes during Pregnancy

a. Anatomical

b. Digestive system

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c. Urinary system

d. Respiratory system

e. Cardiovascular system

XXVIII. Birth

a. Uterus

b. Cervix

c. Amniotic Sac

d. Orientation of the baby

e. Placental stage

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