THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Female Male

Ovaries Contain the female Contain the male sex cells,

Testes
sex cells, (egg cells or (sperm cells or spermatozoa).
ova).

Fallopian Connect the ovaries Sperm Fine tubes that connect the
tubes to the uterus. ducts testes to the urethra.
Produce liquids that help to
transport spermatozoa and
The baby develops provide them nutrients.
Uterus Prostate
here during This mixture (liquids+ sperm) is
or womb gland
pregnancy. called semen.
ian tubes
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Sex cells are produced in the reproductive system and are different in men and women.

Female sex cells

Called The menstruation.
It takes place every 28 days, during de
Ova
ovulation.

An ovary sends and egg cell into the adjacent

Fallopian tube towards the uterus.
Characteristics
If fertilization does not take place,
Found in the ovaries from birth. menstruation occurs: and some blood and
Large round cells that can bee seen the linning of the uterus are released through
with the naked eye. the vagina.
Contain the nutrients required for the
development of an embryo.
Mature during puberty.

Male sex cells Called The semen

Spermatozoa
The mixture of liquids
produces by prostate gland
and the sperm.
Characteristics
Produced in the testes, starting at
puberty.
They are very small and can only be
seen with a microscope.
They have a small head and a long
tail, which they use to move.

Fertilization

Occurs when a sperm cell join with an egg cell.

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OCCURS
When a sperm cell
joins with an egg
cell.
FERTILIZATION
PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND LACTATION
1.PREGNANCY
Period from the moment of
fertilization until the birth of the
baby. It last 9 months.
The embryo attaches itself
to the uterus and happen
two changes.
The embryo is surrounded
by a sac called amnion
(filled of liquid that provide
protection.
The placenta forms inside the
uterus. It provides nutrients and
ovxygen and eliminates waste
products produced by embryo. The
embryo and the placenta are
connected by the umbilical cord.
WHERE PROCESS FERTILIZATION
In the fallopian Semen go to the If the ovulation takes
tubes. woman’s vagina, places and a egg cell
pass to the uterus is release from one
and go to the of the ovaries in the
fallopian tube. same fallopian tube
the fertilization can
occur.
zygote embryo Travells the fallopian tube to
the uterus.
2. BIRTH 3. LACTATION
End of the pregnancy, when baby comes Period when the mother’s breasts
out of the mother’s body. produce milk. It happens after giving
birth.
Labour, is a process of giving birth.
Breast milk provides all the nutrients
First stage that a baby needs to grow and
Longest stage.
substances that protect of diseases.
The involuntary muscles of the uterus
contract and cause tehe opening of
the uterus to dilate. The baby come
out through the vagina. The amnion
breaks.
Second stage. The mother helps to
deliver the baby pushing hard with her
abdominal muscles. The baby born.
Third stage. The placenta is expelled
from the uterus through the vagina.
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UNIT 3

SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS
Are the physical differences that exist
between men and women.

Primary sexual characteristics These are the reproductive organs (genital organs).
We are born with these characteristics.

Secondary sexual characteristics Other physical differences between men and women.
Men: Facial hair, deeper voice, more body hair and more
developed muscles.

Women: Develop breasts, wider hips, a higher voice and

less body hair.

PUBERTY
The reproductive organs become functional and secondary
The stage of life when….
sexual characteristics develop.

Boys and girls go through periods of rapid growth and they

start growing body hair.

Girls Boys
Take place between the ages Take place between the ages
of 10 and 14. of 12 and 16.