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 ROLE of HORMONES in
SCIENCE 10 – Q3 – MODULE 1

the FEMALE and MALE

REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEMS
MARYJOIE S. CAÑETE
MT-I, SCIENCE
 Most Essential Learning
Competency
Explain the role of hormones involved
in the female and male reproductive
systems.
(S10LT-IIIb-34)
Activity 1: Using the Venn Diagram compare and contrast the male and
female reproductive system.

MALE FEMALE
BOTH
Reproductive system is a collection of internal and external
organs — in both males and females — that work together for
the purpose of procreating, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The major function of the reproductive system is to ensure
survival of the species.

Reproductive system has four functions:

 To produce egg and sperm cells

 To transport and sustain these cells
 To nurture the developing offspring
 To produce hormones
Endocrine system
 is composed of glands that secrete different types of
hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and
function of our body.
 It is essential in regulating growth and development,
metabolism, as well as reproductive processes, and mood.

Endocrine glands
 secrete chemicals known as hormones into the
bloodstream, which carries them throughout the body.
Hormones
 are chemical messengers, carrying instructions to cells
to change their activities.
 When a hormone in the blood reaches the target
organ, it produces a notable effect.
 The effect of hormones can last for hours, days,
weeks, or even years.
 The glands of the endocrine system produce
hormones.
Gland
 is an organ in which cells secrete materials to be
brought to the different regions of the body, sometimes
via tube-like structures called ducts.

Endocrine glands
 (endo mean “within,” krinein means “separate,” i.e., to
secrete) are ductless glands that secrete hormones
directly into either the bloodstream or the fluid around
the cells or tissues that secrete hormones.
Activity 2: Locate the Gland
Directions: Draw the shape on the human body where the given glands are appropriately found. Then,
write down the hormone released by the gland and the function of that hormone in the body. The first
one was done for you.
Luteinizing
Hormone
Follicle Stimulating
Hormone
Oxytoci Progesteron
n e
Estroge Testosteron
n e
Stimulate milk
production of estrogen
& progesterone
(Female) stimulate
growth of ovarian
follicle
(Male) stimulate sperm
production
Stimulates milk secretion
& induces uterine
contraction
Stimulates female
development &
behavior
Stimulates growth of uterine
lining
Stimulates male development
& behavior
 Luteinizing Stimulate milk production of
estrogen & progesterone
Hormone
(Female) stimulate growth of
Follicle Stimulating ovarian follicle
Hormone
(Male) stimulate sperm
production

Oxytoci Stimulates milk secretion

n & induces uterine
contraction
Estroge Stimulates female development
n & behavior
Progesteron Stimulates growth of uterine
e lining
Stimulates male development
Testosteron & behavior
e
Major Hormones Involved in the Female and Male Reproductive Systems
Prolactin Hormone Mammary Gland

Stimulates milk production

Luteinizing Hormone Ovary

Stimulates stimulations ovulation and

production of estrogen and progesterone

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Ovary Testes
Stimulates the growth Stimulates sperm
of the ovarian follicle production
 Oxytocin

Mammary
Uterus
gland

Stimulates Induces
milk uterine
production contraction
Estrogen Many cells

Stimulates female
development & behavior

Progesterone Uterus

Stimulates growth of
uterine lining
 Testosterone

Many cells

Stimulates male
development
and behavior
The Role of Hormones in the Female and Male Reproductive Systems
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.
Hypothalamus monitors and
causes the release of hormones GnRH
from the pituitary gland. When
the reproductive hormone is
required, the hypothalamus
sends a gonadotropin-releasing
hormone (GnRH) to the
anterior pituitary. This causes LH
the release of follicle- FSH
stimulating hormone (FSH) and
luteinizing hormone (LH) from
the anterior pituitary into the
blood.
 GnRH

Adrenal

The body must reach puberty in

order for the adrenals to release
the hormones that must be present
for GnRH to be produced. Although LH
FSH and LH are named after their FSH
functions in female reproduction,
they are produced in both sexes
and play a vital roles in controlling
reproduction.
 Spermatogenesis
GnRH - is the process of sperm cell
development in the seminiferous
tubules of the testes.

FSH
LH LH & FSH LH
FSH

At the onset of puberty, the hypothalamus causes the

release of FSH and LH into the male system for the
first time. FSH enters the testes and stimulates the
Sertoli cells to begin facilitating spermatogenesis using
negative feedback. LH also enters the testes and
stimulates the interstitial cells of Leydig to make and
release testosterone into the testes and the blood.
Once the testosterone is produce, the
entire male reproductive system
becomes active.

Testosterone
Adolescent Boy
Secondary sex characteristics:
- The growth of a big muscular body
- Booming voice
- The growth of mustache
- The growth of beard
- Growth of hair in a certain areas of the
body.
FSH In the female, a close relationship
exists among the pituitary, ovary, and
uterus. Upon reaching the age of 12 to
16, the anterior lobe of the pituitary
starts secreting a hormone called
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
This hormone controls the growth and
release of eggs from the ovaries.
Estrogen is the reproductive hormone
in females that assists in endometrial
re-growth, ovulation, and calcium
absorption and responsible for the
secondary sexual characteristics of
females.
 GnRH

FSH
LH &
LH
FSH

The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRh) from the FSH

LH
hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release the
hormone LH and FSH into the ovaries. The FSH stimulates
Estrogen
development of egg cells, called ova, which develop in
structures called follicles. Follicles cells produce the Progesterone
hormone inhibin, which inhibits FSH production. LH also
plays a role in the development of ova. Induction of
ovulation, and stimulation of estradiol and progesterone
production by the ovaries.
Female Secondary Sexual characteristics:
 Breast development
 Flaring of the hips
 Bone maturation
 Menstruation
 Fertility

Progesterone assists in endometrial re-

growth and inhibition of follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone
(LH) release. 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 3: Find Me, Buddy!
Directions: From the functions given below, search and encircle the
hormone that is responsible for it. The first one was done for you.
Function Hormone
Stimulates the mammary gland to secrete milk Oxytocin
Stimulates male development and behavior
Stimulates ovulation and production of estrogen
and progesterone
Stimulates growth of uterine lining
Stimulate female development and behavior
Stimulates sperm production
Activity 3: Find Me, Buddy!
Directions: From the functions given below, search and encircle the
hormone that is responsible for it. The first one was done for you.
Function Hormone
Stimulates the mammary gland to secrete milk Oxytocin
Stimulates male development and behavior Testosterone
Stimulates ovulation and production of estrogen Luteinizing Hormone
and progesterone
Stimulates growth of uterine lining Progesterone
Stimulate female development and behavior Estrogen
Stimulates sperm production Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Assessment
Direction. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which two hormones produced by the ovary
contribute to the female reproductive system's
healthy function?
a. estrogen and Androgen
b. Progesterone and Estrogen
c. Androgen and Testosterone
d. Testosterone and Progesterone
Assessment

2. Which of the following best describes the role of

the hormone testosterone in the Male Reproductive
System?
a. Stimulates sperm production
b. Stimulates secondary sex characteristics
c. Stimulates secretion of luteinizing hormone
d. Increases the production of Follicle
Stimulating Hormone
Assessment

3. What do you call the chemical substances

produced in the body that control and regulate the
activity of certain cells or organs?
a. Hormones
b. Tissues
c. gland
d. Cell
Assessment

4. Which hormone stimulates secondary sex

characteristics and male behavior among males?
a. Progesterone
b. testosterone
c. estrogen
d. Oxytocin
Assessment

5. How does the Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

affect the male reproductive system?
a. By starting sperm production in the testes
b. By growing hair in some areas of the body
c. By stimulating the pituitary gland to produce
sperm
d. By initiating the production of the hormone
testosterone
Assignment:

Directions: Study each picture in activity 4:

Who’s In Control? that is associated with a
particular gland in the endocrine system. Identify
the hormones it produces, and give the function
of that hormone.
Reference: SLM, pages 7-8
References:
https://
opentextbc.ca/biology/chapter/24-4-hormonal-c
ontrol-of-human-reproduction/

SLM – Grade 10, 3rd Quarter