chapter 7 male and female reproductive systems

_____ +_____: are bacterial infections that cause discharge from the penis and burning upon urination

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

It produces female sex hormones and stores female reproductive cells, called ___

ova

rare but serious bacterial infection that affects the immune system and the liver

toxic shock syndrome

Nourishes and protects the fertilized ovum from conception until birth ovum from conception until birth

uterus

The ____: A hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ inside a female's body

uterus

a virus that causes blister-like sores

Genital Herpes

Between the ages of __ and __, the male reproductive system reaches maturity

12 and 15

A painless, reddish sore appears at the site of infection

Syphilis

the leading cause of infertility

blocked fallopian tubes

Other Female Reproductive Disorders (3):

blocked fallopian tubes, ovarian cysts, cervical and ovarian cancer

the most common cancer and 2nd leading cause of death after lung cancer

breast cancer

early sexual activity results in this Female Reproductive Disorder

cervical and ovarian cancer

______ control the menstrual cycle, but poor nutrition, stress and illness can influence it

endocrine hormones

painful, chronic disease occurs when tissue that lines the uterus migrates and grows in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the uterus

endometriosis

When a mature ovum is released from the ovary, it moves to one of the ______ which are a pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw in the ovum

fallopian tubes

good hygiene Bathe regularly practice abstinence breast self-exam

female reproductive system

Bathe regularly: Bathe daily

male reproductive system

Practice abstinence: abstain from sexual activity before marriage to avoid contracting STDs

male reproductive system

Reform regular self-examinations: Check the scrotum and testicles for signs of cancer

male reproductive system

Wear protective equipment: Use a protective cup or supporter during physical activities

male reproductive system

problems of the female reproductive system (3):

menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome, toxic shock syndrome

the female sex glands that store the ova and produce female sex hormones

ovaries

the process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tube each month

ovulation

: Infection of the fallopian tubes and ovaries can damage a female's reproductive organs usually caused by stds

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

The ____ is composed of spongy tissue that contains many blood vessels

penis

is a disorder caused by hormonal changes

premenstrual syndrome

The two main functions of the male reproductive system are the:

production and storage of sperm and the transfer of sperm to the female's body

An essential function of all living things in reproduction

reproductive system

The system of organs involved in producing offspring

reproductive system

The testes are located in the ____: external skin sac

scrotum

Are the most common causes of infertillity and other disorders

sexually transmitted diseases

The male reproductive cells

sperm

Problems of the Male Reproductive System (3)

sterility, testicular cancer, prostate cancer

_____: Two small glands that produce the sperm

testes

these glands secrete testosterone

testes

The ____, the ____, and the ___ are external structures involved in the process of reproduction

testes, penis, scrotum

hormones produced in the pituitary gland stimulate the production of _______ which is the male sex hormone

testosterone

each month the body prepares for possible pregnancy If pregnancy doesn't occur, the thick lining of the _____, endometrium, isn't needed, and it breaks down into blood tissue, and fluids

uterus

Sperm from the male enter the female reproductive system through the ____ which is a muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body

vagina