Male and Female Reproductive System
Powerpoint Lecture
This Powerpoint lecture begins with the male reproductive system, tracing the growth, maturation, and eventual movement of sperm up through the vas deferens. The contributions of each of the three accessory organs to semen are also described. Next, the female reproductive tract is covered, including the menstrual cycle and what happens to the ovum after ovulation. Finally, the changes that occur in both the fetus and mother are outlined during the different trimesters of pregnancy.
Essential concepts: Reproductive system, testes, scrotum, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles, spermatozoa, semen, ova, oocytes, meiosis, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, childbirth.
Instructor Resources: A complete test bank, answer keys, and lab guides are available at the subscription page.