Science Week 1

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Ashly Deocariza

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  • Reproductive system

    System involved in sexual reproduction
  • There is striking difference between the male and female reproductive system, although they also share a number of similarities
  • Reproductive organs of the male and female are developed from the same embryological structure
  • Some hormones are commonly found in both male and female, in varying quantities and produce different responses
  • Reproductive hormones

    Usually made in the ovaries (in females) and testes (in males)
  • Pituitary gland

    Controls the functions of both the testes and the ovaries
  • Main reproductive hormones

    • Estrogen (females)
    • Progesterone (females)
    • Testosterone (males)
  • Testosterone is considered a male hormone, but females also produce and need a small amount of this
  • Production of sperm cells and the release of semen

    Regulated by hormones or special chemicals that come from the testis, the brain and the pituitary gland
  • Hormones that regulate the male reproductive system
    • Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
    • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) - stimulates spermatogenesis
    • Luteinizing hormone (LH) - stimulates the production of testosterone
    • Testosterone - stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics and spermatogenesis
  • Hormones that regulate the female reproductive system
    • FSH and LH - cause estrogen to be produced
    • Regulate the female reproductive system which is divided into the ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle
    • Menopause occurs when the ovaries lose their sensitivity to FSH and LH and the female reproductive cycles slow to a stop
  • Follicles produce hormones

    Control the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries
  • Other hormones

    • Prepare the uterus so a baby can grow in it
    • Control the stretching of the uterus during pregnancy
  • Hormonal Disorders Awareness
  • Reproductive Hormone Disorders

    • Hormonal Imbalance
    • Infertility
    • Hypogonadism
    • Low Testosterone
    • Hirsutism
    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
    • Ovarian Insufficiency