As humans we have 2 versions of the reproductive system. What is reproduction in humans? - Reproduction is carried out by living organisms to continue the species. Can be asexual (what is this?) or sexual (using male and female gametes).
What are gametes? - Gametes are the sex cells of the reproductive systems. Each one contains 1/2 of the genetics from mom and dad. These gametes combine to create a new person!
Female Gamete = Ovum (Ova - plural). Develops/Matures in the ovaries. A female is born with all the immature ova she will ever have.
Sex Organs Male=Testes Female=Ovaries
Gametes Male=Sperm Female=Ovum
Sex Hormone Male=Predominately Testosterone Female=Predominately Estrogen
What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers that are made in 1 location but used in another location.
Sex hormones are made in the gonads and sent to the whole body. BUT only some parts of the body will respond. Puberty is the brain deciding to make/pick up on these signals. At puberty, testosterone or estrogen are are sent to the body to tell gonads to make mature sperm or ova. These hormones also cause the manifestation of secondary sex characteristics
Male=facial hair, voice changes, muscle mass Female=hips, breasts, hair
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