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Genitalia |
Clitoris |
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Scrotum |
Testosterone |
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Penis, glans penis |
Menstrual cycle |
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Testes |
Flow phase, proliferative phase, secretory phase |
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Seminiferous tubules, interstitial cells |
Ovarian cycle |
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Epididymus |
Follicular phase, ovulatory phase, luteal phase |
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Vas deferens |
GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) |
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Ejaculatory duct |
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) |
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Urethra |
LH (luteinizing hormone) |
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Seminal vesicles |
Estrogen |
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Prostate gland |
Progesterone |
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Bulbourethral glands |
Ovulation |
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Ovaries |
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) |
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Follicles |
Implantation |
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Oviduct |
Corpus luteum |
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Uterus |
Contraception |
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Endometrium |
Rhythm, withdrawal, condom, diaphragm, sponge, spermicide |
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Vagina |
Birth control pill |
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Labia |
Tubal ligation, vasectomy |
How are the circulatory, endocrine and nervous systems linked in the reproductive system of humans?
Knowing now how particular hormones affect the monthly cycles of females, how does the birth control pill (made of estrogen and a progesterone-like component) prevent pregnancy (hint: think about the effects of these hormones on the cycles)?