The Reproductive system by Liam Boland https://padlet.com/liam_boland8/rg8q0h2aonv7 en-us 2019-01-04 18:04:53 UTC 2019-01-07 12:04:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction liam_boland8 https://padlet.com/liam_boland8/rg8q0h2aonv7/wish/317509443 - Reproduction is the formation of new individuals.

- Two types:
Asexual=Only one parent
Sexual=Requires 2 parents
Humans use sexual reproduction.

- Importance:
Characteristics of life
Continuity of life
Genetic variation

- Sex Cells are called Gametes.
Male Gamete=Sperm
Female Gamete=Egg

- Fertilisation is the fusion of the male and female gametes, forming a zygote.
Occurs in the Fallopian tube in the female.]]> 2019-01-04 18:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/liam_boland8/rg8q0h2aonv7/wish/317509443 The male reproductive system liam_boland8 https://padlet.com/liam_boland8/rg8q0h2aonv7/wish/317512192 - 2 Overall functions:
1. Produce Sperm
2. Deliver sperm to the female.

-Parts and their functions (that you need to know).
1. Testes-Produce sperm and male hormone 'testosterone'.
2. Scrotum-holds testes just outside the body at a temp of 35 degrees, more optimal for production of sperm.
3. Sperm duct-carries sperm from the testes to the penis
4. Seminal vesicles and prostate gland-adds fluid and nutrients to the sperm forming semen.
5. Urethra-carries sperm through the penis
6. Penis-becomes erect to deliver sperm to the female reproductive system.]]> 2019-01-04 18:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/liam_boland8/rg8q0h2aonv7/wish/317512192