Center Middle School Reproductive System Webquest

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Name: ______Period:______

Female Reproductive System

To complete this section of the webquest, please use the following webpage:

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/changing_body/female_repro.html

1. Define the term reproduction.

2. What are the 2 kinds of sex cells or gametes that are required for human reproduction?

3. Label/identify the basics of each of the 5 parts of the female reproductive system that are indicated on the “Body Basics: Female Reproductive System” diagram. Then, record on this sheet the information about each part (you must click on the picture link and then move your mouse over the different parts to get the information required.)

Cervix = Fallopian Tube = Ovary =

Uterus = Vagina =

4. What are the two primary female sex hormones?

5. What are the 4 functions of the female reproductive system?

6. Define the following 3 terms.

a. menstruation

b. menarche

c. Premenstrual syndrome

Male Reproductive System
To complete this section of the webquest, please use the following webpage:
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/male_repro.html

Name: ______Period:______

7. Unlike the female reproductive system, where the sex organs are located entirely within the pelvis, where are the male sex organs in relation to the pelvis?

8. What is the male hormone produced in the testicles that plays an important role is male sexual development and the production of sperm?

9. Label/identify the basics of each of the 8 parts of the male reproductive system (words listed below) that are indicated on the “Body Basics: Male Reproductive System” diagram. Then, record on this sheet the information about each part (you must click on the picture link and then move your mouse over the different parts to get the information required.)

Epididymis = Penis =

Prostate gland = Vas deferens = Scrotum = Seminal vesicle = Testicle =

Urethra =