endocrine and reproductive systems endocrine system organs: pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid...
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Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Endocrine and Reproductive SystemsEndocrine SystemOrgans:pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, gonads
Function:production of hormones and body regulation
Endocrine System and HomeostasisMaintaining homeostasis is one of the most important functions of the endocrine system.MetabolismHormonesActivity levelReproductive SystemOrgans:Female; ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vaginaMale; testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra and penis
Function; produce offspring
Reproductive SystemsReproductive SystemMales: Penis, sperm and related structuresFemales: Vagina, egg and related structuresPurpose: Make babies by uniting egg and spermMeiosis Making egg or sperm by reducing the DNA number by half
New sperm cellsOriginal cellOriginal cell grows469223232323
Reproductive System and HomeostasisMaintains hormonal cycles Menstruation OvulationFertility
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