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In the human reproductive process, two kinds of sex cells, or gametes (pronounced: gah-meetz), are involved. The male gamete, or sperm, and the female gamete, the egg or ovum, meet in the female's reproductive system to create a new individual. Both the male and female reproductive systems are essential for reproduction. The female needs a male to fertilize her egg, even though it is she who carries offspring through pregnancy and childbirth.
Reproductive System
Hormone time! Female: Estrogens are steroids. They are primarily responsible for the conversion of girls into sexually-mature women. development of breasts, further development of the uterus and vagina, broadening of the pelvis, growth of pubic and axillary hair, increase in adipose (fat) tissue. participate in the monthly preparation of the body for a possible pregnancy. participate in pregnancy if it occurs. Estrogens also have non-reproductive effects. They antagonize the effects of the parathyroid hormone, minimizing the loss of calcium from bones and thus helping to keep bones strong. They promote blood clotting. Progesterone is also a steroid. It has many effects in the body, some having nothing to do with sex and reproduction. Here we shall focus on the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Male: Testosterone is a major part of puberty in guys, and as a guy makes his way through puberty, his testicles produce more and more of it. Testosterone is the hormone that causes guys to develop deeper voices, bigger muscles, and body and facial hair, and it also stimulates the product.
Health concerns with the reproductive system could be just like cancer of any of the reproductive organs like the uterus. If you had that then you would have to get a hysterectomy and that would remove your uterus and then never be able to have kids.
The four functions of the reproductive system are to produce egg and sperm cells, to transport and sustain these cells, to nurture the developing offspring, and to produce hormones.
Glands glands and more glands in the Endocrine System!
Urinate your way into the Urinary System
