Post on 01-Jun-2015
THE REPRODUCTION
SYSTEMBy,
Arianna Jones
and
Tyra Scott
Period 3
FUNCTIONS
Female Male
Provides nourishing environment for fertilized egg
Provides egg cells
Produces sperm Delivers sperm to
female in order to create a zygote
MAJOR PARTS/ORGANS Penis
Vagina
Sperm cell (produces in testis)
Egg cell (produces in ovaries)
INTERACTIONS WITH 2 OTHER SYSTEMS
Female Male
Muscular System Helps give birth to
baby
Skeletal System Helps support baby
Muscular System Helps deliver sperm
to female
DISEASES Aids
Severe loss of body’s cellular immunity HIV
Virus that is spread through body fluids
FAQS
Q: Are the systems internal or external?
A: The female reproductive system is internal. The male reproductive system is external.
Q: How often is an egg cell ready for fertilization?
A: Once a month, an egg cell is ready to be fertilized.
Q: How many chromosomes does a human zygote have?
A: A human zygote has 46 chromosomes. 23 chromosomes from the mom, and another 23 from the dad.
Q: How long is a woman pregnant?
A: A woman is pregnant for about 40 weeks (9-10 months)