THE REPRODUCTIVE

SYSTEM
THE SOLE PURPOSE TO LIFE

IMPORTANCE OF REPRODUCTION
The essential goal of all life is to reproduce! Not to go to
school, not to get a job, but to have children.

Without reproduction life will seize to exists.

YOU NEED TO HAVE THE RIGHT MOVES TO

MATE
To increase your mating opportunities, you must have the
right moves.

If you cant do the dance, you aint got a chance.

This is true for so many species.
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THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

MALE

FEMALE

The male reproductive system consists of the

Testis
Scrotum
Epididymis
Vas Deferens
Ejaculatory Duct
Penis

The female reproductive system consists of the

Ovaries
Oviduct
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Clitoris

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

(Urinary
bladder)
(Urinary
duct)

Seminal vesicle

(Pubic bone)
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory duct

Erectile
tissue

Prostate gland

Urethra

Bulbourethral gland
Vas deferens

Epididymis
Testis
Scrotum

Glans
Prepuce

Testis: Produce sperm in the seminiferous tubules, testosterone

and inhibin

Penis

Scrotum: Keeps the testes at proper temperature

Epididymis: Site of sperm maturation, storage and transport

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

(Urinary
bladder)
(Urinary
duct)

Seminal vesicle

(Pubic bone)
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory duct

Erectile
tissue

Prostate gland

Urethra

Bulbourethral gland
Vas deferens

Epididymis
Testis
Scrotum

Glans
Prepuce

Vas Deferens: Duct for sperm maturation, storage and transport.

Penis

Ejaculatory Duct: Transport sperm and glandular secretions

Penis: Erectile organ of intercourse

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

(Urinary
bladder)
(Urinary
duct)

Seminal vesicle

(Pubic bone)
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory duct

Erectile
tissue

Prostate gland

Urethra

Bulbourethral gland
Vas deferens

Epididymis
Testis
Scrotum

Glans
Prepuce

Penis

Seminal Vesicle: Secretes fructose and seminal fluid.

Prostate Gland: Secretes watery alkaline fluid to raise the pH of

the vagina.

Bulbourethral Gland: Secretes lubricating mucus.

THE MALE URETHRA

It is much longer than the female urethra because of the
penis.

It serves a dual purpose.

Transports both urine and ejaculatory fluids out of the body.

Both fluids are not excreted at the same time.

The secretions from the bulbourethral gland help cleanse

the penis of urine before sperm and other secretions are
allowed to pass.

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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Ovaries

Oviduct

Follicles
Uterus

Uterine wall
Endometrium

Cervix
Vagina

Corpus luteum

Ovary: Site of storage and development of oocytes

Oviduct: Duct for transporting oocyte from ovary to uterus.

Uterus: Hollow chamber where the embryo develops.

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Ovaries

Oviduct

Follicles
Uterus

Corpus luteum
Uterine wall
Endometrium

Cervix: Lower part of the uterus that opens up into the vagina.

Vagina: Organ of intercourse, produces lubricating fluids, also the

birth canal.

Cervix
Vagina

Clitoris: Organ of sexual arousal.

MENSTRUATION
Unlike males, females cannot
continuously produce eggs
throughout a lifetime.

There are about 400-500

oocytes released throughout a
womans lifespan through the
process of menstruation.
Ovarian Cycle
Uterine Cycle

PROCESS OF SEXUAL RESPONSE

1. Excitement: Increase in

sexual awareness and

arousal.
Triggered by sights, sounds,

physiological stimuli, physical

stimulation.

2. Plateau: Intense and

continued arousal.

3. Orgasm: The peak of sexual sensations.

Orgasms are not required by

females for fertilization or
pregnancy.

4. Resolution: The abatement of arousal.

Men cannot repeat this cycle

one after the other. There
needs to be moments of rest in
between. (minutes to hours)

ORGAN OF SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

PENIS

VAGINA

The penis is made of erectile tissue. When stimulated, blood will

flow into the penis but not necessarily flow outwards. This results
in an erection.

The process is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system

The vagina is continuous at the body surface forming the vulva

(labia majora, labia minora).

The clitoris contains erectile tissue, that when stimulated, will

produce an erection.

FERTILIZATION
Men produce at least 300 million sperm each time they
ejaculate.

Of these sperm, only few will be able to produce a viable

offspring.
Sperm can live in the female for up to five days.

Only one sperm will fertilize the egg.

METHODS TO CONTROL FERTILITY

SURGICAL STERILIZATION
VASECTOMY

A surgical procedure for males, which snips the vas deferens, thus
preventing sperm from reaching the urethra.

TUBAL LITIGATION

Surgical procedure for females where the oviducts are snipped,

preventing the oocyte from entering the uterus or sperm.

OTHER METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION

Intrauterine Devices (IUD): Plastic or metal that is inserted
into the uterus. It causes inflammation in the uterus that
prevents the oocyte from fertilization or implanting in the
uterus.

Diaphragms: They are cone shaped and prevent sperm from

entering the uterus by blocking at the cervix.

Spermicides: Chemicals which kill sperm. Not always

effective, but they do reduce the chance of pregnancy.

OTHER METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION

Condoms: there are both male and female condoms. Pretty much a balloon
that prevents the entry of sperm into the female reproductive system.

Pullout/Rhythm Method: Not really effective. Male pulls out prior to

ejaculation. There is much risk in this technique.

Birth Control: Pills, Patches, etc. that prevent the menstrual cycle.
Morning After Pill: Prevents pregnancy by altering the levels of hormones
produce, which changes of the environment of the uterus. Making it
unsuitable for fertilization.

INFERTILITY
The male could be infertile

Not producing enough viable sperm.

Lack of sperm.

The female could be infertile.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: bacterial infection in the reproductive

organs that causes scar tissue which can seal oviducts shut.
Hormonal Imbalance: Levels of hormones do not permit fertilization.
Vaginal secretions are too acidic for sperm to live.

URINARY SYSTEM CONNECTION

It is important to urinate after sex.

Helps expel any harmful bacteria that may have been transmitted
during sex.

Women who are pregnant urinate frequently due to the

proximity of the uterus to the bladder.