Reproduction+WB

(1) When is an individual capable of producing children? (2) Where are sperm produced? (3) Where are eggs produced? (4) How many chromosomes does the mother contribute via the egg to the new individual? (5) How many chromosomes does the father contributed via the sperm to the new individual? (6) What male structures are involved in the making of seminal fluid? (7) Describe the cells and structures involved in making mature sperm. (8) Which hormones control the male reproductive cycle? Describe the function of each. (9) Describe the function of the ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cervix, and vagina. (10) Which hormones control the female reproductive cycle? Describe the function of each.

1. An individual is capable of producing children after puberty starts. 2. Sperm are produces in the testes. 3. Eggs are produced in the ovaries. 4. The mother contributes 23 chromosomes via her egg. 5. The father contributes 23 chromosomes via his sperm. 6. The testes, seminal vesicles, epididymis, prostate and the bulbourethral glands create seminal fluid. 7. Mature sperm is made by the testes, seminal vesicles, epididymis, prostate and the bulbourethral glands. 8. The male reproductive cycle is controlled by the hormones GNRH1, LH, and FSH. 9. The ovaries produce eggs. The oviducts carry eggs. The uterus provides protection for a fetus. The cervix is the opening for the uterus. The vagina is the female sex organ. 10. The hormones that control the female reproductive cycle are estrogen and progesterone.