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Gametogenesis in Males and Females
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Define the following terms: gametogenesis ; spermatogenesis ; oogenesis.
Name the various cell stages of spermatogenesis and oogenesis and relate them to the
general process of meiosis (i.e. spermatogonium; primary spermatocyte etc.).
Describe the steps involved in the production of sperm from spermatogonial cells in the
seminiferous tubules.
Describe the steps involved in the production of eggs from primary oocytes in the
ovary.
Compare and contrast the processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis
Human Reproductive Systems
At the end of this unit, students should be able to do the following:
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Identify the following structures of the human female reproductive system, and describe
their function: ovaries; oviducts (fallopian tubes); uterus; endometrium; myometrium;
cervix; vagina.
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Trace the path of an egg from the ovary through the oviduct to the uterus, showing the
general site of fertilization in the oviduct.
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Identify the following structures of the human male reproductive system, and trace the
pathway that sperm travel as they exit the body: testis ; seminiferous tubule ; epididymis
; vas deferens ; seminal vesicle ; prostate gland ; Cowper's gland ; urethra.
Hormonal Control in Males and Females
At the end of this unit, students should be able to do the following:
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State that purpose of the menstrual cycle in females.
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Outline the general role of the hypothalmus, pituitary, and ovaries in the menstrual cycle.
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List the source and function of the following female reproductive hormones: GnRH; FSH;
LH; progesterone; estrogen
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Describe the changes within the ovary (follicle development, ovulation, corpus luteum
development), and changes in the thickness of the endometrium, during the following
phases of the menstrual cycle: flow phase (day 1-5); follicular phase (day 5-14); ovulation
(day 14); and the luteal phase (day 14-28).
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Give one example of a positive feedback loop and a negative feedback loop in the female
hormonal cycle.
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Explain why the menstrual cycle repeats itself if no fertilization of the egg occurs.
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Describe the sequence of events following fertilization and implantation that prevents
the shedding of the endometrium, and shuts down the menstrual cycle.
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List the effects of testosterone in the male body.
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State the actions of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) in
males.
Endocrine System
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Label a diagram of major endocrine glands (pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, thyroid, thymus,
ovaries, testes and parathyrooid)
Differentiate between protein and steroid hormones in terms of how they affect target
cells.
Identify 4 pituitary hormones (2 anterior and 2 posterior lobe), their target cells and
functions.