Physiology 2130 Lecture 14: Module 14

• School: Western University
• Department: Physiology
• Course: Physiology 2130
• Professor: Bell

Document Summary

I am a reproductive biologist, and so this module is my favorite. My specialty, however, is specifically embryo development, which is not covered in this module. This module focuses on studying the male and female reproductive systems. This module ties in nicely with the endocrine unit, as hormones control many aspects of reproduction. We will also be looking at how males and females produce gametes, called spermatogenesis and oogenesis respectively, to contribute to the next generation. By the end of this section, you should be able to: describe the fetal development of the male and female reproductive systems, draw a diagram of the male reproductive system, showing all the structures. List the functions of each of the male reproductive organs: define spermatogenesis and describe the sequence of events involved in the entire process, explain the control and regulation of the male reproductive system, including spermatogenesis and testosterone production.