What is formed when the sperm and the egg combine?
zygote
Explain the term - sexually dimorphic
The external anatomy is different for men and women
Explain gender and how are male and female individuals different?
Gender is genetically determined category. Male and females have DIFFERENT CHROMOSOMES...
Can you name and explain the four elements of sexuality?
Eroticism (relationships/desire), Affectionate Bonds (interpersonal relationships), Reproduction (to have children), Sexual Orientation (gender attractiion)
Stages of Life - Can you explain CHILDHOOD?
Birth to ages 10-11. At the moment of birth, we have our primary sex characteristics
Stages of Life - Can you explain ADOLESCENCE?
Ages 10/11 to 18/19 years old. Beginning is puberty. Develop secondary sex characteristics.
Stages of Life - Can you explain ADULTHOOD?
Ages from 18/19 to the rest of your life
What makes up the male reproductive system?
1. Male gonads (testicles) 2. Genital tract/ducts 3. Accesory glands 4. Penis
In which part of the testicles are sperm cells produced?
Thwalls of the seminiferous tubules contain?
What is the URETHRA and what is the function?
It is a duct shared by the male reproductive system and the excretory system. The function is to expel semen and urine from the body.
Name the accessory glands -
1. Two seminal vesicles 2. A prostate gland 3. Two Cowper's glands
Why do testicles need to be outside the body?
Their temperature remains about 3 degrees C lower than body temperature. This is essential so that sperm cells can mature.
