AP Biology (Mader), 11th Edition

Chapter 41: Reproductive Systems

Learning Outcomes

41.1 How Animals Reproduce

1. Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction, and list several animals that undergo each.
2. Describe some advantages of each of the following life histories: oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous.

41.2 Human Male Reproductive System

1. Identify the structures of the human male reproductive system and provide a function for each.
2. Describe the location and stages of spermatogenesis.
3. Summarize how hormones regulate the male reproductive system.

41.3 Human Female Reproductive System

1. Identify the structures of the human female reproductive system and list a function for each.
2. Describe the process of oogenesis.
3. List the stages of the ovarian and uterine cycles, and explain what is occurring in each stage.
4. Discuss the changes that occur in the uterus during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

41.4 Control of Human Reproduction

1. List five commonly available methods of birth control that are designed to prevent conception.
2. Note which birth control methods are effective at preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
3. Describe several reproductive technologies that can help infertile couples to have children.

41.5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

1. List three STDs that are caused by viruses and three that are caused by bacteria.
2. Discuss how HIV affects the immune system and how this is related to the three categories of HIV infection.
3. Describe one STD that is currently preventable by vaccination.