PPT-THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM In the male, the testis has two principal functions:

Negative feedback suppression of LH is mediated principally by testosterone while inhibin suppresses FSH In the female sex hormones vary during the menstrual cycle FSH produces growth and development of ovarian follicles during the first 14 days . Health Science 1. To provide for continuity of the species . Contains necessary organs capable of the creation of new individuals. Manufacture hormones necessary for development of reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics. Male Reproductive System. External. Scrotum. Penis. Glans Penis. Foreskin. Internal. Testes. Epididymis. Vas Deferens. Seminal Vesicle. Ejaculatory Duct. Prostate Gland. Cowper’s Glands. Male Reproductive System. Identify and locate the main parts of the male and female reproductive systems.. Recall the length and parts of the menstrual cycle.. Discuss fertile period in the menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth, growth, and puberty in relation to human reproduction.. The . Reproductive System. . Is the only system that is not essential to the life of the individual. Does affect other systems. The male and female reproductive organs . Produce and store specialized reproductive cells that combine to form new individuals. Introduction to the Reproductive System. Objective: . . -Specify the principal components of the human reproductive system & summarize their functions.. Reproductive System. The . reproductive system . Function of the Male Reproductive System. To produce sperm cells (male reproductive cells). Begin producing sperm around 12-15 yrs old. Puberty . - development and maturation of the reproductive system. EQ: Identify the organs (internal & external) of the male repro system. . Also, list concerns to the male repro system.. External Male Organs. Scrotum. Testes. Penis. Scrotum. Pouch of skin that encloses the testes (protection).. Testis has volume of 15-25 ml. The testis is ovoid in shape and has . pedunculated. body at superior pole called appendix testis( ruminant of . mullerian. duct) and the epididymis attach to . posterolateral. The function of the reproduction system is to . make new members. of the species.. Individual . can . lead a healthy life without reproducing BUT…. Reproduction is single most important system for . Origin. Position. Anatomy. Ovaries. Testes. Testes in different groups. Structure of ovary. Structure of testes. Cyclic changes in gonads. Intermittent organs. Reproductive strategies. Acknowledgements . the testis and epididymis Nigeria Kevin Emeka Chukwubuike, Department of Surgery, Enugu State University Teach- In the past, little attention was paid to the appendices of the testes and epididymis d DR RAJARSHI ASH M.B.B.S.(CAL); D.O.(EYE) ; M.D . - PGT(2 ND YEAR) DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY CALCUTTA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE PARTS OF MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM A. Gonads – Two ovoid testes prese MALE GENITAL SYSTEM. REVIEW OF MACROSCOPIC STRUCTURE OF TESTIS. REVIEW OF MICROSCOPIC STRUCTURE OF TESTIS. ARRANGEMENTS OF CELLS INSIDE THE SEMINIFEROUS TUBULE. CONTENTS OF COMPARTMENTS WITHIN THE BLOOD-TESTIS BARRIER. . The female reproductive system produces ova.. There are two main functions of the female reproductive system.. produce ova, or egg cells. provide a place where a zygote develops . uterus. cervix. rectum.