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