The learning objectives for this chapter include: Describe the structure, location, and functions of the kidney; explain how nephrons filter blood and form urine; compare the locations, structures, and functions of the ureters, bladder, and urethra; describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments of various diseases and disorders of the urinary system. | 32 The Reproductive System Learning Outcomes (cont.) Summarize the organs of the male reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of various disorders of the male reproductive system. Summarize the organs of the female reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of various disorders of the female reproductive system. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain the process of pregnancy, including fertilization, the prenatal period, and fetal circulation. Describe the birth process, including the postnatal period. Compare several birth control methods and their effectiveness. Explain the causes of and treatments for infertility. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Introduction Male and . | 32 The Reproductive System Learning Outcomes (cont.) Summarize the organs of the male reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of various disorders of the male reproductive system. Summarize the organs of the female reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of various disorders of the female reproductive system. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain the process of pregnancy, including fertilization, the prenatal period, and fetal circulation. Describe the birth process, including the postnatal period. Compare several birth control methods and their effectiveness. Explain the causes of and treatments for infertility. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Introduction Male and female reproductive systems Function together to produce offspring Produce important hormones Learning Outcomes: Summarize the organs of the male reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. Summarize the organs of the female reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. The male reproductive system is responsible for developing sperm. The female reproductive system nurtures a developing offspring. The Male Reproductive System Testes Produce sperm and testosterone Divided into lobules Held in the scrotum Seminiferous tubules In the lobules of the testes Contain spermatogenic cells Interstitial cells produce testosterone Male System Learning Outcomes: Summarize the organs of the male reproductive system including the locations, structures, and functions of each. Accessory organs produce substances that provide an environment for the sperm that allows it to reach the female ova. Testes – primary organ
