Reproductive System: Male and Female
Overview
The reproductive system is responsible for human reproduction, with the primary sex organs being the testes in males and the ovaries in females. These gonads produce sex hormones and gametes (sperm and egg cells). During sexual intercourse, the sperm and egg can fuse to form a zygote, leading to embryonic development and the birth of a new human.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
- describe the organs and structures of the reproductive system for both the male and female.
- explain the functions of the reproductive organs and structures.
Video Review
Watch the video: The Human Reproductive System (11 minutes)
Activities
Flash Cards
General Terms
Female Reproductive System
Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
Male Reproductive System
Question Sets
The Testes
The Sperm
The Female Reproductive Tract
Chapter Attributions
This chapter by Elisabeth Kehrli and Anil Kapoor is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Media Attributions
The Human Reproductive System by Professor Dave Explains is licensed under the Standard YouTube license.
Interactive Activity Attributions
The interactive activities in this chapter are from Interactive Activities for Human Anatomy and Physiology by Open Education Lab, Ontario Tech University, and are licensed under a CC BY NC SA 4.0 license.