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Week 11 -- Discussion 11

Week 11 -- Discussion 11

Q Unit 11: Discussion Pick 2 of the bulleted prompts below to write about in this week’s discussion. Unit 11 – Reproductive Systems • Describe the structure and function of reproductive organs in both males and females. Include all structures outlined in the syllabus. • Describe the physiology of the male reproductive system be sure to discuss spermatogenesis and the related hormones. • Describe the physiology of the female reproductive system be sure to discuss oogenesis and the related hormones. • Explain the phases of the ovarian and uterine cycles. • Discuss 4 homeostatic imbalances of the reproductive system and what is occurring physiologically in a person with the condition. ________________________________________________________________________ General Discussion Requirements Your initial response to the Prompt below should be posted no later than midnight on Day 4 of the academic week. Your input should be in your own words, demonstrating your understanding and comprehension of the topic. Copying and Pasting from the internet will result in a zero. It is expected that you will include both in-text and final references properly formatted in APA on all initial discussion postings. For help with this refer to the Academic Writer tab to the left of your screen. Then, I want to see you respond to your classmates in the middle of the week (try for Day 4, 5, or 6). The purpose here is to generate discussion to further explore the topics...ask questions, add insight, agree or disagree, etc. Of course, all discussion should be positive and professional. Do not complete all discussions requirements in one sitting; you should post in the discussion 3-4 different days throughout the week. If you have questions about this participation requirement, post them to the Course Questions Forum. Refer to the rubric/syllabus for a complete breakdown of the expectations.

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A gamete is a specialized sex cell with 23 chromosomes, which is half the number found in body cells. The chromosomes of one male gamete, called a sperm (or spermatozoon), join with the chromosomes of one female gamete, called an egg, during fertilization. The male reproductive system's job is to generate sperm and transmit it to the female reproductive tract. The paired testes play an important role in this process because they generate sperm as well as androgens, which are substances that support male reproductive physiology (Gomes, 1974). The most significant male androgen in humans is testosterone. Several auxiliary organs and ducts help in the maturation of sperm and transport it and other seminal components to the penis, which delivers sperm to the female reproductive system.