Reproduction: Structure, Function, and Hormones

Reproduction
Task 1

INTRODUCTION
• Reproduction can be described as a process by which plants &
animals give rise to off-springs and which fundamentally consist
segregation of a portion of parental body.
• It can be classified into two categories such as sexual and asexual
reproduction on the basis of mode of reproduction.

Structure and function of male & female
• Male reproductive system has a structure consisting several organs
such as penis, testes, scrotum, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory
duct, urethra, seminal vesicles, prostate grand and Bulbourethral or
Cowper's Glands.

Role of FSH, LH, oestrogen
• Menstruation refers to shedding of lining of uterus (endometrium)
accompanied by bleeding.
• Menstrual cycle starts with first day of bleeding in females that is
considered as day 1 & ends just before next menstrual period and
this cycle normally range from 25 to 36 days.