Endocrine glands
groups of cells that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Hormones
are chemical substances that help regulates many of your body's functions
Thyroid glands
regulates metabolism, body heat and bone growth
Parathyroid glands
regulates the body's balance of calcium and phosphorus
pituitary gland
regulates the activities of all other endocrine glands
Pancreas
regulates the level of glucose in the blood
Adrenal Gland
helps the body deal with stress and respond to emergencies
Adrenal cortex
the outer region of the adrenal glands
Adrenal medulla
Secretes a hormone called EPINEPHRINE (adrenaline) & norepinephrine
Gonads
another name for ovaries and testes
Hypthalamus
LINKS THE ENDOCRINE system and the NERVOUS SYSTEM and STIMULATES THE PITUITARY GLAND to secretes hormones.
Pineal Glands
secretes melotonin that REGULATES YOUR SLEEP SYSTEM.
Anterior lobe: front
Females:
FSH- stimulates production of ESTROGEN to mature egg development
LH: stimulates PROGESTERONE for ovulation- releasing of mature.
Males:
FSH- controls sperm production
LH- Stimulates production of TESTOSTERONE.
intermediate: middle
MSH- controls skin color
Posterior: rear/back
ADH- controls water balance & oxytocin for uterine contractions
Sperm
the male GAMETES or REPRODUCTION CELLS
Testosterone
the male sex hormone
Testes
Are TWO SMALL GLANDS that secrete testosterone & produce sperm
Scrotum
an external skin sac
Penis
Is a tube shaped organ that extends from the trunk of the body just above the testes.
Semen
A THICK FLUID containing SPERM and other secretions from the male reproductive system
Sterility
is the INABILITY TO REPRODUCE
Foreskin
A thin loose skin that COVERS THE TIP OF THE PENIS at birth
Circumcision
SURGICAL REMOVAL of the foreskin
Ejaculation
at the height of sexual arousal a series of muscular CONTRACTIONS
Fertilization
the JOINING of a male sperm and a female egg cell
Eggs
Female gametes or OVA
Ovaries
The female SEX GLANDS THAT STORE THE OVA & PRODUCE female HORMONES
Uterus
the HOLLOW, muscular organ that nourishes & protects a fertilized ovum until birth
Ovulation
Is the process of releasing a MATURE OVUM into the Fallopian tube each month.
Fallopian tubes
Muscular tubes in which fertilization occurs
vagina
A muscular, ELASTIC PASSAGEWAY that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body
Menstruation
The SHEDDING of the UTERINE LINING
Cervix
The OPENING of the UTERUS
Endometrium
The LINING of the UTERUS
Menopause
The end of the REPRODUCTIVE years which usually occurs between the ages of 45 & 55.