Chapter 8Growth andDevelopment
Lesson 2Human Reproduction
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reproductive system
egg cell
fertilization
The body system that makes it possible to create offspring
The female reproductive cell
The joining of a female egg cell with amale reproductive cell
menstruation
sperm
Blood, tissue, and the unfertilized egg flow out of the body
The male reproductive cell
In this lesson, you will learn to
identify the parts and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
explain how to care for the reproductive system.
Comparing and Contrasting
As you go through this lesson, compare and contrast the
female and male reproductive systems.
Human Reproduction
The male reproductive system is different than the female reproductive system.
reproductive system The body system that makes it possible to create offspring
The Female Reproductive System
The two main functions of the female reproductive system are:
egg cell The female reproductive cell
Storing egg cells
To reproduce
The Female Reproductive System
The process of reproduction begins when the egg cell joins with a male reproductive cell.
The ovaries are the two female reproductive glands that store the egg cells.
The Female Reproductive System
After fertilization, an egg will travel to the uterus, the organ in which the baby will develop.
fertilization The joining of a female egg with a malereproductive cell
The Female Reproductive System
Menstruation is often referred to as a “period.”
menstruation Blood, tissue, and the unfertilized egg flow out of the body
The Male Reproductive System
Sperm cells are made inside the testes.
sperm The male reproductive cells
The testes begin making sperm cells during puberty.
What I Learned
Recall Name two functions of the female reproductivesystem.
Lesson 2 Review
What I Learned
Identify Where in the male reproductive system arethe sperm made?
Lesson 2 Review
Thinking Critically
Compare How are the female and male reproductivesystems similar? How are they different?
Lesson 2 Review
Thinking Critically
Analyze James will be catcher this year for his baseball team. What special precautions should James take to prevent injury to his reproductive system? Give details to explain your answer.
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