The reproductive system is the biological system responsible for the production of offspring. It's essential for the continuation of species. Here's a general overview, focusing primarily on the human reproductive system: Key Functions: Production of Gametes: This involves the production of sperm in males and eggs (ova) in females. Hormone Production: The reproductive system produces hormones that regulate reproductive functions and influence secondary sexual characteristics. Fertilization: This is the process of sperm and egg uniting to form a zygote. Gestation (in females): This refers to the carrying of a developing embryo/fetus during pregnancy. Male Reproductive System: Testes: Produce sperm and testosterone. Epididymis: Stores and matures sperm. Vas deferens: Transports sperm. Prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands: Produce fluids that contribute to semen. Penis: Delivers sperm. Female Reproductive System: Ovaries: Produce eggs and estrogen/progesterone. Fallopian tubes: Transport eggs and are the site of fertilization. Uterus: Where a fertilized egg implants and develops. Cervix: The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Vagina: The canal that leads to the uterus. Key Processes: Puberty: The period of sexual maturation. Menstrual cycle: The recurring process in females that prepares the body for pregnancy. Fertilization: The union of sperm and egg. Pregnancy: The period of fetal development. The reproductive system is complex and intricately linked to other bodily systems, particularly the endocrine system.

1. Understanding Human
Reproduction
The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

2. Think about a time when you
heard about a new baby coming
into your family or someone
else’s.
What questions or curiosities
did you have about how babies
develop inside the womb?
Babies and
Their Story

3. A human baby’s heart
begins to beat around 21
or 22 days after
fertilisation.
Did You Know?
• Name the functions of the
human reproductive system
• Identify the structures and
functions of male and
female reproductive systems
• Explain the menstrual cycle
in simple terms
Today, you will:

4. It is a set of organs and structures
that work together to ensure the
survival of the species by producing
offspring.
The Human
Reproductive
System

5. The Human Reproductive System
It has four specific functions:
To produce
gametes (egg
and sperm cells)
To store and
transport these
reproductive
cells
To nurture
offspring as it
develops
To produce
hormones

6. Testes Urethra
Prostate
Vas deferens
Male Reproductive Organs
Passageway for both urine
and semen when exiting
the body
Produces sperm and
testosterone—male sex
hormones that affect the
way bodies develop Penis
Used for both the elimination of
urine from the body and the
delivery of sperm for sexual
reproduction
Produces a fluid that mixes
with sperm to form semen,
nourishing and protecting
sperm
Carries sperm from the
testes to the urethra during
ejaculation

7. Uterus
Oviduct
Where a fertilised egg
implants and grows into a
fetus during pregnancy
Vagina
Ovary
Cervix
Female Reproductive Organs
(FALLOPIAN TUBE)
Passageway for eggs from
the ovaries to the uterus and
provides the site for
fertilisation by the sperm
Receives the penis during
sexual reproduction, allows
the menstrual blood to exit
the body, and lets the baby
passes through during
childbirth
Produces eggs (ova) and
female sex hormones like
estrogen and progesterone
Allows menstrual blood to flow
from the uterus and serves as a
pathway for sperm to enter the
uterus

8. Epididymis
Allows sperm to mature
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Vas deferens
3
Urethra
Where mixing of fluids occur
4 Ejaculation
Fertilisation
Vagina
Cervix
Uterus
Oviducts
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Testes
Produce sperm
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The Journey of the Sperm Cell
Sperm cells pass through different parts before reaching an egg cell to fertilise.

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Puzzle Time!
Let’s try correctly identifying all the parts of the male and female reproductive
systems.

10. Testes Penis
Urethra
Prostate
Vas deferens
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Ovary
Oviduct
ANSWER KEY
Puzzle Time!
Let’s try correctly identifying all the parts of the male and female reproductive
systems.

11. It is a natural, recurring process in
the female reproductive system,
lasting about 28 days on average.
It involves body preparations for
potential pregnancy.
Menstrual
Cycle

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Stages of the
Menstrual
Cycle
When the pituitary gland
releases hormones that
stimulate the growth and
development of ovarian
follicles
Follicular Phase
When a mature egg is
released from the
ovary and is ready for
potential fertilisation
Ovulation Phase
Empty ovarian follicle
becomes the corpus luteum,
producing hormones that
prepare the uterus for
possible embryo implantation
Luteal Phase
Lining of the uterus is
shed, resulting in the
release of blood and
tissue from the body
through the vagina
Menstruation

13. What is the primary
purpose of the menstrual
cycle in females?
Learning
Check

14. The menstrual cycle in
females prepares the body for
possible pregnancy by
releasing an egg and
preparing the uterus for
pregnancy.
If no pregnancy happens, the
uterus sheds its lining during
menstruation.
Learning
Check
ANSWER KEY

15. Summary
It is a specialised set of
organs and structures
responsible for producing,
transporting and facilitating
the union of male and
female reproductive cells,
ultimately creating
offspring.
The male parts include the
testes, prostate, vas
deferens, urethra and penis.
Female parts include the
ovary, fallopian tube, uterus,
cervix and vagina.
It is a recurring process
(approximately 28 days) in
females characterised by
changes in the uterus and
ovaries.
The Human
Reproductive
System
Main
Organs
Menstrual
Cycle

16. Imagine you are a baby growing inside
your mother’s womb, and you are about to
set out on a journey from conception to
birth.
Create a monthly diary or journal in Canva
as if you were the developing foetus,
detailing the stages of your growth in the
womb.
Include simple illustrations or diagrams to
accompany each diary entry.
The Miracle
of Life

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