Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 41: Reproductive Systems

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to accomplish the following outcomes.

How Animals Reproduce

1. Contrast asexual and sexual reproduction.
2. Compare and contrast oviparous, ovoviviparous, and viviparous life history strategies.
3. Explain the significance of the shelled egg for a life on land.

4. List the parts of the human male reproductive system and their functions.
5. Explain the events of male orgasm.
6. List the constituents of semen and the source of each.
7. Describe the structure of the testis and the process of spermatogenesis.
8. Explain how the testes are regulated by hormones.

9. List the parts of the human female reproductive system and their functions.
10. Explain events of female orgasm.
11. Summarize the events of the ovarian and uterine cycles, and explain how these two cycles are regulated.
12. Describe the roles of progesterone, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in pregnancy.
13. Describe the anatomy and function of the female breast.

14. List the various means of birth control available for males and females, comparing the relative efficacy, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
15. List and describe the available means of assisted reproductive technology.

16. Describe the most common sexually transmitted diseases, along with their major symptoms and their causative agents.

17. Explain how and why preimplantation genetic diagnosis is used.

18. Describe the various approaches that may be used to prevent the transmission of STDs.