The document outlines the importance of reproduction for species survival and the biological processes involved in male and female reproductive systems. It details the roles of various reproductive organs and the journey of sperm and egg cells leading to fertilization, which occurs in the fallopian tubes. It emphasizes the creation of the zygote and subsequent development of the fetus within the uterus.

1. Our Body Systems

2. Why do we need
to reproduce?
• To ensure survival of the
species
• To produce egg and sperm cells
• To transport and sustain these cells
• To nurture the developing offspring
• To produce hormones

3. Male Reproductive System

4. Testes
- produc
e
sperm
- also
known as
testicles
and
Mal
e

5. Duct System
Vas Deferens
- transports
mature sperm to
the urethra
Epididymis
- sperm mature
in
epididymis
Mal
e

6. Mal
e
Seminal vesicles
– attached to
vas
deferens
– produce a
sugar- rich fluid
that provides
energy to
sperm

7. Male
Prostate
Gland –
makes fluid

8. Mal
e
Urethra
– tube that carries
urine from the
bladder to
outside of the
body
– also carries
sperm out of the
body

9. Male

10. REVIEW:
The Journey of the Sperm
(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

11. Female Reproductive
System

12. Female
Vagina
– canal that joins
the cervix to
the outside of
the body
– also is known
as the birth
canal

13. Female
Uterus
– hollow organ
that is the home
to a developing
fetus

14. Female
Ovaries
– produce
eggs and
hormones
– oval-shaped
glands that are
located on
either side of
the uterus

15. Female
Fallopian Tubes
– tunnels for
the
egg cell to
travel
from the
ovaries to the
uterus
– where
fertilizatio
n happens

16. REVIEW:
The Journey of the Egg Cell
(1)
(2)
(3)

17. The Magic of
Life
Male +
Female
=
Fertilization

18. Male + Female =
Fertilization
Sperm
enters
the egg
cell

19. Male + Female =
Fertilization
- fertilization of an egg by a sperm,
normally occurs in the fallopian
tubes
- fertilized egg cell is called a zygote
- the zygote then moves to the
uterus, where it implants into
the lining of the uterine wall

21. Amnion
- transparen
t sac that
protects
the baby
inside
- filled with
amniotic
fluid

22. Sperm
Egg Cell

23. 6 weeks
umbilical

24. 8 weeks
placent
a

25. The greatest reward for
doing is the opportunity to
do more.
- Jonas Salk
Sources:
www.ricancercouncil.or
g
www.wikipedia.org
www.kidshealth.com
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nov
a
www.cybersleuth.com
http://hes.ucf.k12.pa.us
/gclaypo/repro/tocbgb.
html

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