The document discusses sexual differentiation and development in humans. It defines the four criteria that determine sex: genetic sex (XY or XX chromosomes), gonadal sex (internal testes or ovaries), phenotypic sex (external genitalia), and secondary sex characteristics. Sexual differentiation begins with genetic sex determining gonadal development, followed by hormones shaping phenotypic and secondary sex traits. Intersex conditions can occur when development of any of these is atypical, such as androgen insensitivity or congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Male reproductive system and its regulationMinko Syd
This document discusses male reproductive function and regulation. It describes the structure and functions of the male reproductive system, including spermatogenesis within the testes. Key factors for spermatogenesis are an intact germinal epithelium, supportive cells, hormones regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, optimal temperature, nutrients, and an intact blood-testis barrier. Erection and ejaculation are also summarized, involving spinal and autonomic reflexes. Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone are the main hormones regulating male characteristics and reproduction.
The male reproductive system produces sperm in the testes and transports it through the vas deferens. During ejaculation, sperm is mixed with fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands to form semen. In females, eggs mature in ovarian follicles and are released during ovulation. If fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum forms and secretes progesterone and estrogen to support an early pregnancy.
This document discusses various topics related to reproductive system physiology, including:
- The stages of sexual development from genetic to gender identity factors.
- Chromosomal abnormalities and genetic determinants that influence reproductive development.
- Hormonal regulation of the male and female reproductive systems and roles of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
- Processes like spermatogenesis, the menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause.
- Differences in brain structure and function between male and female types.
The document summarizes the human reproductive system. It describes how the male and female reproductive systems work together for sexual reproduction through various sex organs. The female system includes the vagina, uterus, and ovaries, while the male system consists of testes that produce sperm and a penis. Hormones and other substances also play important roles in the reproductive process.
Hormonal control of reproduction in male and female mammalsNarendra Manwar
The document summarizes hormonal control of reproduction in mammals. It describes the key reproductive hormones and organs in males and females. In males, testosterone produced by the testes controls development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland regulate testosterone production. In females, the ovaries produce estrogens and progesterone to regulate the monthly menstrual cycle through a complex interplay of feedback mechanisms between the hypothalamus, pituitary and ovaries.
The document discusses reproductive physiology and the male and female reproductive systems. It covers topics like the ovarian and testicular cycles, hormone regulation of spermatogenesis and follicular development, the female menstrual cycle and changes in the ovaries and uterus over the cycle, and the roles of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Key concepts covered include gamete production, fertilization, pregnancy, and the influences of hormones on sexual differentiation and characteristics.
The female reproductive system produces eggs and sex hormones. It has internal organs like ovaries that produce eggs and release them during ovulation, fallopian tubes that carry eggs to the uterus, and a uterus that nourishes an embryo if fertilization occurs. The ovaries cycle between follicular and luteal phases each month under the influence of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. At puberty, a few eggs mature each month through a process called folliculogenesis, with one typically being released in ovulation to potentially be fertilized.
The male reproductive system produces sperm and hormones. The testes contain seminiferous tubules with Sertoli cells that support sperm production. Under the influence of FSH, Sertoli cells nurture germ cells as they develop into sperm through spermatogenesis. Leydig cells in the testes, stimulated by LH, secrete testosterone which supports sperm production and male characteristics. A hormonal feedback loop between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and testes regulates hormone production and sperm development.
Male reproductive system and its regulationMinko Syd
This document discusses male reproductive function and regulation. It describes the structure and functions of the male reproductive system, including spermatogenesis within the testes. Key factors for spermatogenesis are an intact germinal epithelium, supportive cells, hormones regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, optimal temperature, nutrients, and an intact blood-testis barrier. Erection and ejaculation are also summarized, involving spinal and autonomic reflexes. Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone are the main hormones regulating male characteristics and reproduction.
The male reproductive system produces sperm in the testes and transports it through the vas deferens. During ejaculation, sperm is mixed with fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands to form semen. In females, eggs mature in ovarian follicles and are released during ovulation. If fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum forms and secretes progesterone and estrogen to support an early pregnancy.
This document discusses various topics related to reproductive system physiology, including:
- The stages of sexual development from genetic to gender identity factors.
- Chromosomal abnormalities and genetic determinants that influence reproductive development.
- Hormonal regulation of the male and female reproductive systems and roles of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
- Processes like spermatogenesis, the menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause.
- Differences in brain structure and function between male and female types.
The document summarizes the human reproductive system. It describes how the male and female reproductive systems work together for sexual reproduction through various sex organs. The female system includes the vagina, uterus, and ovaries, while the male system consists of testes that produce sperm and a penis. Hormones and other substances also play important roles in the reproductive process.
Hormonal control of reproduction in male and female mammalsNarendra Manwar
The document summarizes hormonal control of reproduction in mammals. It describes the key reproductive hormones and organs in males and females. In males, testosterone produced by the testes controls development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland regulate testosterone production. In females, the ovaries produce estrogens and progesterone to regulate the monthly menstrual cycle through a complex interplay of feedback mechanisms between the hypothalamus, pituitary and ovaries.
The document discusses reproductive physiology and the male and female reproductive systems. It covers topics like the ovarian and testicular cycles, hormone regulation of spermatogenesis and follicular development, the female menstrual cycle and changes in the ovaries and uterus over the cycle, and the roles of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Key concepts covered include gamete production, fertilization, pregnancy, and the influences of hormones on sexual differentiation and characteristics.
The female reproductive system produces eggs and sex hormones. It has internal organs like ovaries that produce eggs and release them during ovulation, fallopian tubes that carry eggs to the uterus, and a uterus that nourishes an embryo if fertilization occurs. The ovaries cycle between follicular and luteal phases each month under the influence of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. At puberty, a few eggs mature each month through a process called folliculogenesis, with one typically being released in ovulation to potentially be fertilized.
The male reproductive system produces sperm and hormones. The testes contain seminiferous tubules with Sertoli cells that support sperm production. Under the influence of FSH, Sertoli cells nurture germ cells as they develop into sperm through spermatogenesis. Leydig cells in the testes, stimulated by LH, secrete testosterone which supports sperm production and male characteristics. A hormonal feedback loop between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and testes regulates hormone production and sperm development.
The document summarizes key information about the testes:
1. The testes are male reproductive organs that produce sperm and secrete hormones like testosterone.
2. They have functions of spermatogenesis (sperm production) and secretion of hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
3. Hormone levels change throughout life, increasing at puberty and decreasing after age 40, and affect development, sexual characteristics, and fertility.
This document summarizes male reproductive physiology. It discusses the structures of the male reproductive system including the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles and prostate. It explains spermatogenesis, the process by which sperm are produced in the testes. Ejaculation and the components of semen are also described. Fertilization and the process by which a single sperm fuses with an egg to determine sex of the offspring are summarized in less than three sentences.
The document discusses testicular function and hormonal control. It notes that the testes contain two compartments - the tubular compartment containing seminiferous tubules where spermatogenesis occurs, and the interstitial compartment containing Leydig cells that produce testosterone. Spermatogenesis requires high intratesticular testosterone levels produced by Leydig cells under control of LH from the pituitary. The hypothalamus secretes GnRH to stimulate the pituitary to secrete LH and FSH. LH stimulates testosterone production and FSH supports spermatogenesis by acting on Sertoli cells. Inhibin and activin secreted by Sertoli cells provide local feedback regulation of FSH levels
The male reproductive system is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis. The hypothalamus produces GnRH which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH. LH acts on the testes to stimulate production of testosterone, while FSH supports sperm production. Testosterone promotes male secondary sex characteristics and regulates its own production through negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary. Precise control of these hormones is vital for normal male development, sexual function, and fertility.
Male reproductive functions include spermatogenesis (formation of sperm), sexual acts, and regulation by hormones. Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules and takes around 74 days, involving the transformation of spermatogonia into spermatozoa. Testosterone produced in the testes initiates male development and drives physiological changes during puberty like increased muscle and bone growth, body hair growth, and voice deepening. Infertility in males can result from low sperm counts, abnormal sperm morphology, obstructions in the reproductive ducts, or disorders of the testes, pituitary, or hypothalamus.
The document discusses the male and female reproductive systems. It describes the hormones involved in controlling the female cycle, including estrogen and progesterone produced by the ovaries. It also discusses testosterone produced by the testes that controls male characteristics. The document summarizes the structure and function of reproductive organs like the breasts, ovaries, uterus, and testes. It also outlines several disorders that can affect the male and female reproductive systems.
Human Reproduction System
Male reproductive system
Sperm
Female reproductive system
Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
Male hormones
Female hormones
The Ovarian Cycle and the Menstrual Cycle
Menopause
Neuro-endocrine control of reproduction in sheepILRI
Presented by Zeleke Mekuriaw at the EIAR-DBARC-ICARDA-ILRI (LIVES)-FAO Training Workshop on Reproduction in Sheep and Goat, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, 13-15 October 2014
Male reproductive system by Pandian M, tutor, Dept of Physiology, DYPMCKOP,MHPandian M
Male reproductive functions
The male reproductive tract
Sagittal segments of testes and epididymis
Adolescence
General Physical Changes
Stages of spermatogenesis
Structure of the human spermatozoon.
Pathway for the passage of sperms
Semen
Composition & function
Capacitation
Factors affecting spermatogenesis
Hormones necessary for spermatogenesis
Functions of testosterone
Disorders of sexual development / applied
Testicular hormones, such as testosterone and inhibin, provide negative feedback regulation of gonadotropin secretion in males. Testosterone secretion by Leydig cells is stimulated by LH and testosterone then inhibits both LH and FSH secretion. Inhibin, produced by Sertoli cells, further suppresses FSH levels through actions at the pituitary. This negative feedback loop regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in males.
This document provides an overview of male reproductive physiology. It describes the major organs of the male reproductive system including the testes, ductular system, and penis. Key topics covered include spermatogenesis, the hormonal regulation of reproduction, and semen analysis. Common abnormalities such as cryptorchidism, hypogonadism, and Klinefelter syndrome are also discussed. The document uses diagrams and illustrations to enhance the explanations of anatomical structures and physiological processes involved in male reproduction.
Formation&Development Of Reproductive Systemraj kumar
The document summarizes key aspects of human reproduction, including:
1) Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genes from two individuals through sexual intercourse, increasing genetic variation and the chances of species survival.
2) Sex determination is based on whether a zygote inherits an X or Y chromosome from the sperm. Males have XY and females have XX.
3) The development of testes or ovaries in early development depends on the presence or absence of testis-determining factor on the Y chromosome.
4) Sex hormones direct the development of external and internal reproductive structures during development.
Reproductive and hormonal functions of the maleBurhan Umer
This document summarizes several key reproductive and hormonal functions of the male. It discusses spermatogenesis, the process by which sperm cells are produced. It also describes the roles of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in males, as well as the functions of glands like the prostate and seminal vesicles. Key stages of development from puberty to the male climacteric are outlined. Common abnormalities of male sexual function like prostate issues and hypogonadism are also mentioned.
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. It can be caused by factors affecting sperm production or quality in men, or by problems with the female reproductive organs or hormonal system. Low sperm count, poor mobility, and abnormal shapes can contribute to male infertility.
The document summarizes the processes of gametogenesis in males and females. It describes that gametogenesis is the formation of gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) from primordial germ cells in the gonads. This involves mitosis to produce more germ cells, followed by meiosis which reduces the chromosome number to produce haploid gametes. The document also outlines the structures involved in male and female reproduction such as testes/ovaries, accessory ducts and glands, and hormones important for gamete production and the reproductive cycles.
Male and Female Reproductive PathophysiologyDana Luery
This document provides information on male and female reproductive anatomy, physiology, hormones, and pathophysiology. It describes the key parts of the male and female reproductive systems, their functions, and important reproductive hormones such as FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. It also summarizes common reproductive issues in males like prostatitis, BPH, and testicular cancer, and in females like menstrual abnormalities, STDs, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and cancers of the breast, cervix, and uterus.
This document summarizes the functions of gonads and sex hormones in males and females. It explains that in males, the testes produce testosterone, which stimulates male sex characteristics and sexual drive. In females, the ovaries produce estrogens and progesterone. Estrogens regulate the menstrual cycle and develop female sex characteristics, while progesterone prepares the uterus for pregnancy and mammary glands for lactation. Both the testes and ovaries secrete inhibin to regulate follicle-stimulating hormone levels.
Hormones are chemical messengers released by endocrine glands that cause changes in other parts of the body. The endocrine system works with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis through negative feedback loops. Key glands include the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, ovaries and testes. Hormones regulate important bodily functions like growth, reproduction, metabolism, and temperature control.
Overview of reproductive physiology and anatomymukemilawol
The male reproductive system produces sperm and sex hormones. Sperm are produced in the testes through spermatogenesis and stored in the epididymis. Hormones like FSH, LH and testosterone regulate sperm production and male characteristics. During sexual activity, erection occurs when blood flow increases to the penis. Ejaculation involves the contraction of muscles to expel semen containing sperm from the penis.
The document provides information about male and female reproductive physiology:
I. It describes the process of spermatogenesis that occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes to produce sperm over 65-75 days.
II. It explains the hormonal regulation of the male reproductive system including the roles of FSH, LH, and testosterone.
III. It outlines the female reproductive cycle over approximately 28 days, including the ovarian cycle, uterine cycle, and hormonal changes (FSH, LH, estrogens, progesterone) that regulate the growth and shedding of the endometrium.
This document provides information about human sexuality and the reproductive systems. It begins with objectives of describing anatomy, sexual patterns across the lifespan, factors affecting sexuality, and risks. It then describes the male reproductive system including external organs like the penis and internal structures. It also describes the female reproductive system externally including the vulva and internally such as the vagina, uterus, and ovaries. It explains the typical sexual response cycle and common sexual dysfunctions. It relates sexuality to different life stages and identifies religious, health, psychological and environmental factors impacting sexuality. It concludes by describing common risky sexual behaviors like unprotected sex and having multiple partners that can spread diseases.
Function of male and female reproductive system.pptJohnrylFrancisco
The male and female reproductive systems develop during fetal development due to the influence of sex hormones like testosterone. In males, testosterone causes the development of male sex organs and suppresses female development. In females, the absence of testosterone allows female development. At puberty, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland stimulate testosterone production in males, leading to secondary sex characteristics and sperm production. In females, the pituitary stimulates estrogen and progesterone production, initiating menstrual cycles and secondary sex characteristics. The male reproductive system includes testes, ducts, and glands that work together to produce and deliver sperm for reproduction.
The document summarizes key information about the testes:
1. The testes are male reproductive organs that produce sperm and secrete hormones like testosterone.
2. They have functions of spermatogenesis (sperm production) and secretion of hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
3. Hormone levels change throughout life, increasing at puberty and decreasing after age 40, and affect development, sexual characteristics, and fertility.
This document summarizes male reproductive physiology. It discusses the structures of the male reproductive system including the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles and prostate. It explains spermatogenesis, the process by which sperm are produced in the testes. Ejaculation and the components of semen are also described. Fertilization and the process by which a single sperm fuses with an egg to determine sex of the offspring are summarized in less than three sentences.
The document discusses testicular function and hormonal control. It notes that the testes contain two compartments - the tubular compartment containing seminiferous tubules where spermatogenesis occurs, and the interstitial compartment containing Leydig cells that produce testosterone. Spermatogenesis requires high intratesticular testosterone levels produced by Leydig cells under control of LH from the pituitary. The hypothalamus secretes GnRH to stimulate the pituitary to secrete LH and FSH. LH stimulates testosterone production and FSH supports spermatogenesis by acting on Sertoli cells. Inhibin and activin secreted by Sertoli cells provide local feedback regulation of FSH levels
The male reproductive system is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis. The hypothalamus produces GnRH which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH. LH acts on the testes to stimulate production of testosterone, while FSH supports sperm production. Testosterone promotes male secondary sex characteristics and regulates its own production through negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary. Precise control of these hormones is vital for normal male development, sexual function, and fertility.
Male reproductive functions include spermatogenesis (formation of sperm), sexual acts, and regulation by hormones. Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules and takes around 74 days, involving the transformation of spermatogonia into spermatozoa. Testosterone produced in the testes initiates male development and drives physiological changes during puberty like increased muscle and bone growth, body hair growth, and voice deepening. Infertility in males can result from low sperm counts, abnormal sperm morphology, obstructions in the reproductive ducts, or disorders of the testes, pituitary, or hypothalamus.
The document discusses the male and female reproductive systems. It describes the hormones involved in controlling the female cycle, including estrogen and progesterone produced by the ovaries. It also discusses testosterone produced by the testes that controls male characteristics. The document summarizes the structure and function of reproductive organs like the breasts, ovaries, uterus, and testes. It also outlines several disorders that can affect the male and female reproductive systems.
Human Reproduction System
Male reproductive system
Sperm
Female reproductive system
Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
Male hormones
Female hormones
The Ovarian Cycle and the Menstrual Cycle
Menopause
Neuro-endocrine control of reproduction in sheepILRI
Presented by Zeleke Mekuriaw at the EIAR-DBARC-ICARDA-ILRI (LIVES)-FAO Training Workshop on Reproduction in Sheep and Goat, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, 13-15 October 2014
Male reproductive system by Pandian M, tutor, Dept of Physiology, DYPMCKOP,MHPandian M
Male reproductive functions
The male reproductive tract
Sagittal segments of testes and epididymis
Adolescence
General Physical Changes
Stages of spermatogenesis
Structure of the human spermatozoon.
Pathway for the passage of sperms
Semen
Composition & function
Capacitation
Factors affecting spermatogenesis
Hormones necessary for spermatogenesis
Functions of testosterone
Disorders of sexual development / applied
Testicular hormones, such as testosterone and inhibin, provide negative feedback regulation of gonadotropin secretion in males. Testosterone secretion by Leydig cells is stimulated by LH and testosterone then inhibits both LH and FSH secretion. Inhibin, produced by Sertoli cells, further suppresses FSH levels through actions at the pituitary. This negative feedback loop regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in males.
This document provides an overview of male reproductive physiology. It describes the major organs of the male reproductive system including the testes, ductular system, and penis. Key topics covered include spermatogenesis, the hormonal regulation of reproduction, and semen analysis. Common abnormalities such as cryptorchidism, hypogonadism, and Klinefelter syndrome are also discussed. The document uses diagrams and illustrations to enhance the explanations of anatomical structures and physiological processes involved in male reproduction.
Formation&Development Of Reproductive Systemraj kumar
The document summarizes key aspects of human reproduction, including:
1) Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genes from two individuals through sexual intercourse, increasing genetic variation and the chances of species survival.
2) Sex determination is based on whether a zygote inherits an X or Y chromosome from the sperm. Males have XY and females have XX.
3) The development of testes or ovaries in early development depends on the presence or absence of testis-determining factor on the Y chromosome.
4) Sex hormones direct the development of external and internal reproductive structures during development.
Reproductive and hormonal functions of the maleBurhan Umer
This document summarizes several key reproductive and hormonal functions of the male. It discusses spermatogenesis, the process by which sperm cells are produced. It also describes the roles of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in males, as well as the functions of glands like the prostate and seminal vesicles. Key stages of development from puberty to the male climacteric are outlined. Common abnormalities of male sexual function like prostate issues and hypogonadism are also mentioned.
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. It can be caused by factors affecting sperm production or quality in men, or by problems with the female reproductive organs or hormonal system. Low sperm count, poor mobility, and abnormal shapes can contribute to male infertility.
The document summarizes the processes of gametogenesis in males and females. It describes that gametogenesis is the formation of gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) from primordial germ cells in the gonads. This involves mitosis to produce more germ cells, followed by meiosis which reduces the chromosome number to produce haploid gametes. The document also outlines the structures involved in male and female reproduction such as testes/ovaries, accessory ducts and glands, and hormones important for gamete production and the reproductive cycles.
Male and Female Reproductive PathophysiologyDana Luery
This document provides information on male and female reproductive anatomy, physiology, hormones, and pathophysiology. It describes the key parts of the male and female reproductive systems, their functions, and important reproductive hormones such as FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. It also summarizes common reproductive issues in males like prostatitis, BPH, and testicular cancer, and in females like menstrual abnormalities, STDs, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and cancers of the breast, cervix, and uterus.
This document summarizes the functions of gonads and sex hormones in males and females. It explains that in males, the testes produce testosterone, which stimulates male sex characteristics and sexual drive. In females, the ovaries produce estrogens and progesterone. Estrogens regulate the menstrual cycle and develop female sex characteristics, while progesterone prepares the uterus for pregnancy and mammary glands for lactation. Both the testes and ovaries secrete inhibin to regulate follicle-stimulating hormone levels.
Hormones are chemical messengers released by endocrine glands that cause changes in other parts of the body. The endocrine system works with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis through negative feedback loops. Key glands include the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, ovaries and testes. Hormones regulate important bodily functions like growth, reproduction, metabolism, and temperature control.
Overview of reproductive physiology and anatomymukemilawol
The male reproductive system produces sperm and sex hormones. Sperm are produced in the testes through spermatogenesis and stored in the epididymis. Hormones like FSH, LH and testosterone regulate sperm production and male characteristics. During sexual activity, erection occurs when blood flow increases to the penis. Ejaculation involves the contraction of muscles to expel semen containing sperm from the penis.
The document provides information about male and female reproductive physiology:
I. It describes the process of spermatogenesis that occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes to produce sperm over 65-75 days.
II. It explains the hormonal regulation of the male reproductive system including the roles of FSH, LH, and testosterone.
III. It outlines the female reproductive cycle over approximately 28 days, including the ovarian cycle, uterine cycle, and hormonal changes (FSH, LH, estrogens, progesterone) that regulate the growth and shedding of the endometrium.
This document provides information about human sexuality and the reproductive systems. It begins with objectives of describing anatomy, sexual patterns across the lifespan, factors affecting sexuality, and risks. It then describes the male reproductive system including external organs like the penis and internal structures. It also describes the female reproductive system externally including the vulva and internally such as the vagina, uterus, and ovaries. It explains the typical sexual response cycle and common sexual dysfunctions. It relates sexuality to different life stages and identifies religious, health, psychological and environmental factors impacting sexuality. It concludes by describing common risky sexual behaviors like unprotected sex and having multiple partners that can spread diseases.
Function of male and female reproductive system.pptJohnrylFrancisco
The male and female reproductive systems develop during fetal development due to the influence of sex hormones like testosterone. In males, testosterone causes the development of male sex organs and suppresses female development. In females, the absence of testosterone allows female development. At puberty, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland stimulate testosterone production in males, leading to secondary sex characteristics and sperm production. In females, the pituitary stimulates estrogen and progesterone production, initiating menstrual cycles and secondary sex characteristics. The male reproductive system includes testes, ducts, and glands that work together to produce and deliver sperm for reproduction.
Function of male and female reproductive system.pptyourmomond
The male and female reproductive systems develop during fetal development due to the influence of sex hormones like testosterone. In males, testosterone causes the development of male sex organs and suppresses female development. In females, the absence of testosterone allows female development. At puberty, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland stimulate testosterone production in males, leading to secondary sex characteristics and sperm production. In females, the pituitary stimulates estrogen and progesterone production, initiating menstrual cycles and secondary sex characteristics. The male reproductive system includes testes, ducts, and glands that work together to produce and deliver sperm for reproduction.
The document summarizes the male reproductive system. It describes the external anatomy including the penis and scrotum. Internally it discusses the testes, epididymis, ductus deferens, and accessory sex glands. Spermatogenesis and the role of hormones like testosterone are explained. Ejaculation involves emission of semen from the epididymis, vas deferens and accessory glands into the urethra, then expulsion during orgasm.
Sex Determination definition.
Chromosomal Sex Determination.
Primary sex determination.
Secondary Sex determination.
Genetic mechanism.
Environmental Sex Determination.
Conclusion.
Human reproduction is any form of sexual reproduction resulting in human fertilization. It typically involves sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. During sexual intercourse, the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems results in fertilization of the woman's ovum by the man's sperm.
The female reproductive system includes ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina. The ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones. During ovulation, an egg is released from the ovaries and travels through the fallopian tubes to the uterus. If fertilized by sperm, it may implant in the uterus and develop into a fetus. The female reproductive cycle and hormones that regulate it, including estrogen and progesterone, precisely coordinate female fertility and pregnancy.
The endocrine system regulates mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual/reproductive processes through glands and hormones. The pineal gland secretes melatonin which regulates sexual development, metabolism, and sleep. The hypothalamus, located at the base of the brain, controls the pituitary gland through hormones and nervous system reflexes. The pituitary gland has anterior, middle, and posterior lobes and secretes hormones that control homeostasis, metabolism and development. Disorders of the endocrine system include Cushing's disease, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.
The female reproductive system has several key functions: formation of egg cells, reception of sperm, provision of an environment for fertilization and fetal development, childbirth, and lactation. The female reproductive organs include the ovaries, which produce egg cells and hormones, and the uterus, which nourishes a developing fetus. At birth, the sex of an individual is determined by the chromosomes inherited - XX for female and XY for male. Fertilization occurs when an egg is fused by a sperm cell in the fallopian tubes. The placenta functions to exchange nutrients, gases, and waste between the mother and developing fetus. Childbirth is stimulated by hormones like oxytocin and prostaglandins that trigger powerful uterine contractions
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and target specific organs. The endocrine system regulates bodily functions through hormones, while the nervous system uses nerves. There are two main types of hormones - lipid-soluble hormones like steroids which diffuse through cell membranes, and water-soluble hormones like peptides which bind to surface receptors. Major endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, pancreas, adrenals, ovaries/testes, which regulate growth, metabolism, sexual development, and other processes. Hormones bind to receptors on target cells and trigger physiological responses through various mechanisms of action.
The document discusses the male reproductive system. It covers sex determination in embryos, development of internal and external genitalia, and the anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive tract. This includes the testes, epididymis, vas deference, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis. It also summarizes the hormonal regulation of reproduction by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads. Key points are the roles of FSH, LH, testosterone, and other hormones in spermatogenesis and sexual function in males.
This document discusses sexual differentiation in humans. It begins by defining genetic males and females based on their chromosomes and gonads. It then describes how the presence of the SRY gene on the Y chromosome leads to testis development, while its absence leads to ovary development. The role of testosterone and Mullerian Inhibiting Substance in driving the development of male internal and external genitalia is also described. Finally, examples of abnormal sexual differentiation caused by chromosomal abnormalities or hormonal defects are provided.
The endocrine system includes glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate distant target tissues and organs. The major glands are the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads, thymus, and pineal. The pituitary gland regulates other endocrine glands by secreting hormones like growth hormone, TSH, and ACTH. The thyroid regulates metabolism and produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Disorders include hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels, and diabetes occurs when there is insufficient insulin. Sex glands like the ovaries and testes produce hormones like estrogen, progesterone and test
Sexual differentiation is a complex process involving genetic and hormonal factors that begins with undifferentiated gonads in early fetal development. The presence of the SRY gene on the Y chromosome leads to testis formation while its absence leads to ovary formation. Testes secrete testosterone and MIF which masculinize the internal and external genitalia. In the absence of these, the Mullerian ducts form female internal structures and external genitalia develop along female lines. Disorders of sexual development can occur due to genetic abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, or defects in hormone action or metabolism.
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland secrete hormones that control the male and female reproductive systems. In males, luteinizing hormone causes the testes to secrete testosterone, which stimulates sperm production and the development of male sex characteristics. In females, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone stimulate the ovaries to secrete estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the menstrual cycle and development of female sex characteristics. Hormones also prepare the uterus for pregnancy and control its growth. Overall, hormones have important roles in regulating the development and functioning of both the male and female reproductive systems.
The male reproductive system has three main functions:
1) The testes produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.
2) Accessory organs such as the prostate and seminal vesicles produce fluids that nourish and transport sperm.
3) Ducts such as the vas deferens and urethra provide pathways for sperm to travel out of the body during ejaculation.
The document discusses the visual system and visual perception as well as other sensory systems. It describes how vision works through the eye's ability to accommodate focus, the role of the retina's rods and cones in detecting light and color, and how visual information is transmitted through the optic nerve. It also explains several principles of visual perception like constancy and Gestalt laws of grouping. The document further examines audition, gustation, olfaction, touch, and pain as well as the structures and processes involved in these other sensory systems.
The document discusses theories of personality including psychodynamic theory, defense mechanisms, Freud's psychosexual stages of development, social-cognitive perspective, person-centered approach, and five-factor theory. It also covers personality assessment through projective tests like the Rorschach inkblot test and Thematic Apperception Test as well as self-report inventories. Finally, it addresses factors in personality development including genetics, environment, temperament and the influence of family, friends and culture. Personality is described as being 40-60% genetic and both stable and changing based on life experiences and situations.
This document provides an overview of classical and operant conditioning. It defines classical conditioning as involving the pairing of stimuli to form associations between them. Operant conditioning involves reinforcement and punishment to modify behaviors. Key concepts for both include acquisition, extinction, generalization, and discrimination. Schedules of reinforcement like fixed and variable ratio and interval are also explained. Observational learning involves learning through observing others and can occur through modeling or vicarious learning.
Social psychology is the scientific study of how mental processes and behavior are influenced by other people. The document discusses several topics in social psychology including groups, harming and helping behaviors, attitudes, social cognition, and close relationships. It provides information on key theories and findings related to conformity, obedience, bystander effect, cognitive dissonance, stereotypes and relationships.
1) Development across the lifespan involves biological, cognitive, and social changes from conception through old age.
2) Prenatal development proceeds through germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages, with the placenta providing nutrients and filtering substances and certain drugs/illnesses posing risks.
3) Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development outlined four stages from sensorimotor to formal operations, with knowledge acquired through schemas and accommodation/assimilation.
The document summarizes the three-stage model of memory, which includes sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. It describes key aspects of each stage, such as capacity and duration. Encoding strategies are discussed that can improve long-term memory storage, like levels of processing, mnemonics, spacing effects, and testing. Retrieval cues and ways to measure long-term memory like recall and recognition are also summarized. Common memory failures and how to improve memory accuracy are outlined.
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1. Ch08: Hormones & Sex
➔The Endocrine System
➔The Pituitary Gland
➔Reproductive Behavior
➔Sexual Differentiation
➔Sexual Dimorphism
➔Sexual Orientation
2. THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
• HORMONES: chemicals that travel through the
bloodstream to act on target tissue
• ENDOCRINE GLANDS: release hormones within the
body
• EXOCRINE GLANDS: use ducts to secrete fluid
outside the body
3. Types of Chemical
Communication:
1. ENDOCRINE
2. SYNAPTIC
3. PHEROMONE: released outside
the body to affect others of the
same species
1. ALLOMONE: released outside
the body to affect another
species
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
4. Hormones are Classified by Chemical Structure:
1. PEPTIDE HORMONE: string of amino acids
EX: growth hormone, insulin, oxytocin
2. AMINE HORMONE: modified version of a
single amino acid
EX: epinephrine, melatonin
3. STEROID HORMONE: derived from
cholesterol
EX: estradiol, testosterone, cortisol,
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
5. THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Peptide & Amine Hormones:
1. Bind to receptors that span
the cell membrane
2. Bound receptor activates a
second-messenger that
alters cellular processes
6. Steroid Hormones:
1. Pass through the cell
membrane
2. Bind to receptors inside the
cell
3. Steroid-receptor complex
binds to specific regions of
DNA & controls gene
expression
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
11. Ch08: Hormones & Sex
➔The Endocrine System
➔The Pituitary Gland
➔Reproductive Behavior
➔Sexual Differentiation
➔Sexual Dimorphism
➔Sexual Orientation
12. • PITUITARY GLAND: releases
hormones and regulates
other endocrine glands
• PITUITARY STALK: connects
the pituitary to the
hypothalamus
PITUITARY GLAND
13. Posterior pituitary gland
• Releases:
–OXYTOCIN
–VASOPRESSIN (AVP)
• Hormones produced in
the hypothalamus
PITUITARY GLAND
16. Anterior Pituitary Gland
• RELEASING HORMONES: control the
release of tropic hormones
• HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY PORTAL
SYSTEM: blood vessels leading from
hypothalamus to anterior pituitary
• TROPIC HORMONES: pituitary
hormones that affect secretion by
other endocrine glands
PITUITARY GLAND
17. Steps in Anterior Pituitary Action
1. Hypothalamus triggers the neuroendocrine cells to release
their releasing hormones into the portal system
2. The portal systems carries the releasing hormones in local
circulation to the anterior pituitary
3. Releasing hormone activates neuroendocrine cells in the
anterior pituitary, causing them to release tropic hormones
4. Tropic hormones move through general circulation activating
receptors on target endocrine glands
5. Target endocrine glands release hormones into general
circulation.
20. Hypothalamic neurons that synthesize releasing
hormones are sensitive to two influences:
1. Circulating messages such as other hormones,
which contribute to negative feedback
1. Synaptic input from other brain regions, which
can be inhibitory or excitatory
PITUITARY GLAND
21. • GONADOTROPIN RELEASING-HORMONE (GnRH) :
released by the hypothalamus into the portal system
• GONADOTROPINS: released by the anterior pituitary in
response to GnRH
PITUITARY GLAND
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Luteinizing
Hormone
Males Sperm production Testosterone production
Females Follicle development & estrogen
release
Corpus luteum development &
progesterone release
22. • Gonads regulate reproduction
• Gonads have specialized
compartments that produce:
–Hormones
–Gametes
• Testes produce and secrete
testosterone.
PITUITARY GLAND
23. • Ovaries produce:
– Progestins
– Estrogens
• FSH stimulates ovarian
follicles to grow and secrete
estrogens, beginning the
ovulatory cycle
• LH triggers ovulation and
forms the corpus luteum,
PITUITARY GLAND
24. Ch08: Hormones & Sex
➔The Endocrine System
➔The Pituitary Gland
➔Reproductive Behavior
➔Sexual Differentiation
➔Sexual Dimorphism
➔Sexual Orientation
25. Ch08: Hormones & Sex
➔The Endocrine System
➔The Pituitary Gland
➔Reproductive Behavior
➔Sexual Differentiation
➔Sexual Dimorphism
➔Sexual Orientation
27. SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
• SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION: the process of
developing male/female bodies and behaviors
• SEX DETERMINATION: early developmental
events that determines sex
33. 1. GENETIC SEX
• Chromosomes are arranged in 23
pairs.
• 22 pairs of autosomes (matched
pairs).
• 1 pair of sex chromosomes (XX =
female; XY = male)
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
34. 1. GENETIC SEX
• GAMETES:
– Sperm, Eggs/Ova
– 23 chromosomes
• ZYGOTE:
– Sperm & ovum united
– 46 chromosomes
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
35. 1. GENETIC SEX
• Each gamete contains one sex chromosome
– Each egg contains an X
– Sperm contain either an X or a Y
X
X Y
X
XY
XX
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
36. 2. GONADAL SEX
Both XX & XY embryos have an
indifferent gonad
• Cortex – potential to be ovary
• Medulla – potential to be a
testis
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
37. 3. PHENOTYPIC SEX
• Both XX & XY embryos can
develop…
– Female Reproductive Ducts
(Müllerian)
– Male Reproductive Ducts
(Wolffian)
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
38. Figure 8.24 Sexual Differentiation
in Humans (Part 2)
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
3. PHENOTYPIC SEX
• Masculinizing Hormones:
– Testosterone promotes the
wolffian system
– ANTI-MÜLLERIAN HORMONE
(AMH): causes the müllerian
system to regress
• 5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE: enzyme that
converts T into a more powerful form
40. Figure 8.24 Sexual Differentiation
in Humans (Part 3)
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
41. Figure 8.25 The Sequence of
Sexual Differentiation
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
42. 4. SECONDARY SEX
CHARACTERISTICS
• PUBERTY: Hormonal
changes
– Body growth
– Sexual maturation
• Determined by relative
levels of androgens &
estrogens
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
43. • INTERSEX: a person with atypical genital
development and sexual differentiation
– 17/1000 infants are intersex
– NIH Intersex Categories…
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
44. 61
Intersex Categories
1. XX INTERSEX: genetically female but with ambiguous male
external genitalia
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): exposure to excess
androgens
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
45. 62
Intersex Categories
2. XY INTERSEX: genetically male, but with
ambiguous female external genitals
• 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency (5-ARD):
infants appear female until puberty, when
bodies become masculinized
• Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS): a
person has XY chromosomes, but androgen
receptors do not function
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
46.
47. 64
Intersex Categories
3. TRUE GONADAL INTERSEX: has both ovarian and testicular
tissue
• Cause: unknown
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
48. 65
Intersex Categories
4. COMPLEX OR
UNDETERMINED INTERSEX:
atypical chromosome
configurations
• Turner Syndrome:
only one X (X0)
• Klinefelter Syndrome:
extra X chromosome (XXY)
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
54. • The same steroids that masculinize the developing
genitalia also masculinize the brain
• This ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECT permanently alters
behavior, in contrast to a temporary activational effect
• Steroids have an organizational effect only when
present during a SENSITIVE PERIOD in early
development
• Depending on the species and the behavior, this period
may be before birth or just afterward, in the
NEONATAL period
SEXUAL DIMORPHISM
58. • The organizational hypothesis explains sexual
differentiation:
–A single steroid signal (androgen) masculinizes the
body, the brain, and behavior
–If the nervous system does not receive an androgen
signal, the body will organize itself as a female
–This explains many rat behaviors. If exposed to
androgens early in life, they behave as males; if not, as
females
SEXUAL DIMORPHISM
59. SEXUAL DIMORPHISM
• In rats, a nucleus in the preoptic
area (POA) of the hypothalamus is
larger in males than in females
• The nucleus is known as the
SEXUALLY DIMORPHIC NUCLEUS
OF THE POA (SDN-POA)—lesions in
this area disrupt ovulatory and
copulatory behaviors
61. • In rats, the bulbocavernosus
(BC) muscles that surround the
base of the penis are innervated
by neurons in the SPINAL
NUCLEUS OF THE
BULBOCAVERNOSUS (SNB)
• The SNB is larger in males than
in females.
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION & ORIENTATION
62. • Before birth the muscles in both
sexes are nearly equal. Near
birth, in females many SNB cells
and the BC muscles die—
androgen injections can prevent
this.
• ONUF’S NUCLEUS is the human
region similar to the SNB
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION & ORIENTATION
63. Figure 8.33 Sexual Dimorphism in
the Human Brain
• Some parts of the human brain are
sexually dimorphic.
• Are these dimorphisms caused by
prenatal hormone exposure or by
social influence?
• Two classes of possible influence :
– The biological factor (very strong in
animal models) - varying levels of fetal
androgen direct future behavior
– Society’s instruction on how one should
behave when grown up
SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION & ORIENTATION
64. Ch08: Hormones & Sex
➔The Endocrine System
➔The Pituitary Gland
➔Reproductive Behavior
➔Sexual Differentiation
➔Sexual Dimorphism
➔Sexual Orientation
65. What Determines Sexual Orientation?
1. Genetics
2. Hormones
3. Birth Order
4. Physiology
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
66. 1. Genetics
• Homosexual Males:
– 52% of identical twins and
– 22% of fraternal twins were also gay.
• Homosexual Females:
– 48% of identical twins and
– 16% of fraternal twins were also lesbian.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
67. 2. Hormones
• Prenatal Factors:
– Hormone injections in pregnancy can result in
homosexual behavior
– Women exposed to DES (synthetic estrogen) are
less likely to be heterosexual
• Adult Hormone Levels: no significant
difference in blood androgen levels
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
68. 3. Birth Order
• FRATERNAL BIRTH ORDER EFFECT:
– Each older brother increases a man’s chance of being
gay by 33%
• MATERNAL IMMUNE HYPOTHESIS:
– Mothers may develop an immune response to
masculinizing hormones
– “Anti-male” antibodies may affect the sexual
differentiation of successive sons
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
69. 4. Physiology
• Areas of the hypothalamus
– Straight men & lesbian women may be more alike
– Straight women and gay men may be more alike
• Gay men are more likely to use both sides of
their brain (similar to heterosexual women)
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
70. 4. Physiology
• Gay men & lesbians are more likely to be left-
handed than heterosexual people
– Lesbians are 91% more likely to be left handed
than heterosexual women
– Gay men are 34% more likely
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
72. SEXUAL ORIENTATION
• May result in more acceptance
• Potential for scary genetic engineering
• Should it really matter whether homosexuality is
biologically based for people to receive equal rights?