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When does Meiosis and mitosis occur?
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Mitosis takes place during growth and repair
Meiosis takes place in the testes of males during sperm production and in the ovaries of females during the production of eggs. |
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function of the testes
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produce sperm and sex hormones.
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function of the epididymides
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ducts where sperm mature and some sperm are stored
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vesa deferntia
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conduct and store sperm
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seminal vesicles
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contribute nutrients and fluid to semen
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Prostate gland
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contributes fluid to semen
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urethra
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conducts sperm
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Bulbourethral glands
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contributes mucus-containing fluid to semen
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Penis
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Organ of sexual intercourse
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Main sex hormone for males and what it does
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Testosterone and it is essential for the normal development and functioning of the organs. Also brings about and maintains the male secondary sex characteristics at the time of puberty
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Functions of the ovaries
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Produce eggs and sex hormones
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oviducts
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conduct eggs; location of fertilization (uterine or fallopian tubes)
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Uterus (womb)
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Houses developing fetus
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Cervix
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Contains opening to uterus
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Vagina
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Receives penis during sexual intercourse; serves as birth canal and as an exit for menstrual flow.
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Ovarian Cycle
Follicular phase |
days1-13 FSH secretion begins;Follicle maturation occurs; Estrogen secretion is prominent
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Ovarian Cycle
Ovulation |
Days 14 LH spike occurs
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Ovarian Cycle
Luteal phase |
Days 15-28 LH secretion continues; corpus luteum forms; progesterone secretion is prominent.
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Uterine cycle
Menstruation |
Days 1-5 Endometrium breaks down
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Uterine cycle
Proliferative phase |
Days 6-13 Endometrium rebuilds
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Uterine Cycles
Secretory phase |
Days 15-28 Endometrium thickens, and glands are secretory.
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Pregnancy
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One sperm fertilizes on egg
Endometrium prepared for implantation embryo attaches to uterine wall. Placenta develops and produces HCG( human chorionic gonadotoopin) |
