34.1 Reproductive Anatomy

KEY CONCEPT Female and male reproductive organs fully develop during puberty.

34.1 Reproductive Anatomy

• SC.912.L.16.13* Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system. Describe the process of human development from fertilization to birth and major changes that occur in each trimester of pregnancy. (MODERATE)

34.1 Reproductive Anatomy

The female reproductive system produces ova.

• There are two main functions of the female reproductive system.– produce ova, or egg cells– provide a place where a zygote develops

uterus

cervix

rectum

vaginaurethra

urinary bladder

pubic bone

ovary

fallopiantube

34.1 Reproductive Anatomy

• Estrogen has three main functions. – develop female sexual characteristics – develop eggs – prepare uterus for pregnancy

34.1 Reproductive Anatomy

The male reproductive system produces sperm.

• There are two main functions of the male reproductive system. – produce sperm cells– deliver sperm to the female reproductive system

urinary bladder

vas deferens

pubic bone

prostate gland

penis

urethra

testis

scrotum

epididymisbulbourethralgland

rectum

seminal vesicle

34.1 Reproductive Anatomy

• Testosterone has two main functions.– developing male sexual characteristics – producing sperm