DEVELOPMENTAL

ASPECT OF
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM

PREPARED BY:
AGUIRRE, GINEL
B.
 What is Reproductive System?
 Is the system of organs and parts
which function in reproduction
consisting in male especially of
the testes, penis, seminal vesicles,
prostate and urethra and in the
female especially of the ovaries,
uterine tubes, uterus vagina and
vulva.
 Chromosomes
 Female – XX
 Male – XY
 Gonads – form on eight
week
 Indifferent Stage –
Identical reproductive
organs
• During the early stage of human development, the
embryonic reproductive structures of males and females
are alike and are said to be indifferent stage. When the
reproductive structures are formed, development of
accessory structures and external genitalia begins. The
formation of male and female structures depends on the
presence of testosterone.
• Once it is formed, the embryonic testes release
testosterone, and the formation of the duct system
and external genitalia follows. And in the female
embryos that the form ovaries, it will cause the
development of the female ducts and external
genitalia since testosterone hormone is not
produced.
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
 Uterine (Fallopian) tubes- tubes that transport the egg from the ovary
to the uterus.
 Ovaries – is a ductless reproductive gland in which the female
reproductive cells are produced.
 Uterus – is the hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis
between the bladder and rectum.
 Cervix – is a cylinder-shape neck of tissue that connects the vagina
and uterus.
 Vagina – is an elastic, muscular canal with soft, flexible lining that
provides lubrication and sensation.
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
 MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

 Seminal Vesicle – produces seminal fluid which feeds the

sperm and allows them to swim. Sperm and seminal fluid are
collectively called semen.
 Ductus Deferens (Vas Deferens) – carries sperm from the
epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
 Prostate Gland – secretes fluid into the semen. The fluid
activates the sperm.
 Epididymis – functions to mature and store sperm cells (at least
20 days).
 MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

 Testicle – produces sperm and testosterone.

 Urethra – allows the passage of either urine or sperm
 Penis - the organ from which semen leaves the body and
is deposited in the female reproductive system.
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