Discuss the Male Reproductive System The reproductive system is questionably the body system that is the most important influence on life as we know it. It is the w ay in which we procreate and ensure our existence as a species. However‚ the penis is only one part of the male reproductive system‚ which constitutes of a series responsible for generating‚ storing‚ and transporting the genetic material contained in the sperm cells. The main organs include: testicles (or testes)‚ the epididymides
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MALE REPRODUCTION MALE REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY Testis - 2 compartments: interstitial tissue containing the Leydig cells that synthesize and secrete testosterone and the seminiferous tubules that produce spermatozoa and contain Sertoli cells Leydig cells and testosterone synthesis - Leydig cells mainly produce testosterone - T is a prohormone for synthesis of estradiol (vs. aromatase) and DHT (via. 5-alpha-reductase) - many effects of T are mediated via estradiol (esp in
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Top of Form . The Male Reproductive System > The Male Reproductive System: Introduction The male reproductive system is composed of the testes‚ genital ducts‚ accessory glands‚ and penis (Figure 21–1). The dual function of the testis is to produce spermatozoa and hormones. The genital ducts and accessory glands produce secretions that‚ aided by smooth muscle contractions‚ conduct spermatozoa toward the exterior. These secretions also provide nutrients for spermatozoa while
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debate over the Reproductive Health Bill now known as “The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012”‚ different opinions arise from different people‚ many are against and many are supporting RH Law‚ but the question is‚ “What are the benefits of Reproductive Health Law?” ‚ “Why is the Catholic Church are against in this law?” and the last things is “How it will affect our citizen‚ is Reproductive Health Law a burden or not?” What are the benefits of Reproductive Health Law? Reproductive
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you were born? Do you know how you came to be? The reproductive system is the system that made that all possible. Without the reproductive system you wouldn’t have been born. In order to produce offspring‚ the male and female reproductive systems have to be different. Each system has different parts‚ problems and care. Each system have different purposes‚ the male reproductive system’s function is to produce sperm‚ while the female reproductive system’s function is to produce ova‚ store ova and house
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Life skill and reproductive health education at School M S Siddiqui Part Time Teacher‚ Leading University Pursuing PhD in Open University‚ Malaysia e-mail: shah@banglachemical.com WHO (World Health Organization) suggested Adolescent reproductive health (ARH) and life skills education (LSE) for the
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Timothy Davey Mr. Stark Government 29 Nov. 2012 Women’s War for Reproductive Rights The most challenging social issue in America today is not just abortion‚ but a woman’s right to contraceptives and reproductive health. Generally abortion is an issue that has always been questioned but is an ambiguous subject‚ even though abortions have been allowed by the Supreme Court for almost five decades. The debate is where to draw the line for contraceptive availability‚ abortion laws‚ and healthcare. The
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Reproductive Technologies and Ethical Issues. Introduction: Reproduction has always been among the most significant of human activities‚ and it will no doubt continue to be so. However‚ having children has certainly been filled with different meanings throughout different cultures and historical times. With In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)‚ infertile couples are able to produce a disease and illness free baby who otherwise would not have been able to.
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Running Head: Assisted Reproductive Technologies Abstract ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (ARTs) can be very helpful for certain patients‚ but ethical concerns have been raised about the inherent nature of specific techniques and the contexts in which many techniques are used. Physicians play important roles in supporting those who wish to become parents and in educating patients about impediments to fertilization and ways to promote conception. We discuss various ethical issues surrounding ARTs
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Reproductive Isolating Mechanisms In the 1940s‚ Ernst Mayr coined the term Biological Species Concept that was subsequently widely embraced by the scientific community. The definition stated that "Species are groups of actually or potentially interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups". Certain mechanisms are in place to prevent species from interbreeding with others and these are referred to as reproductive isolating mechanisms‚ which are biological
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