Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change
Biology HL
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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Unlocking Human Reproductive Anatomy

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Intro

Hey there, future biologist! 🌟 Ever wondered how humans make more humans? Let's talk about something that affects all of us: the anatomy of male and female reproductive systems! It's the miraculous machinery behind the baby-making process! 🍼

Male Reproductive System 🚹

Testis 🥚

  • Function: Produces sperm and testosterone
  • Real-world example: Think of it like a factory that makes little soldiers (sperm) and also pumps out a morale-boosting hormone (testosterone) that turns boys into men!

Scrotum 🛡️

  • Function: Holds testes at a lower than core body temperature
  • Real-world example: It's like a temperature-controlled storage unit. Sperm are delicate, they need cooler temperatures than the rest of the body to stay viable.

Epididymis 🚂

  • Function: Stores sperm until ejaculation
  • Real-world example: Imagine this as a waiting room where the little sperm soldiers hang out before being deployed into battle.

Sperm Duct 🛣️

  • Function: Transfers sperm during ejaculation
  • Real-world example: Think of it as the highway that helps these sperm soldiers reach their destination!

Seminal Vesicle & Prostate Gland 🍶

  • Function: Secrete fluid containing alkali, proteins, and fructose that is added to sperm to make semen
  • Real-world example: This is like the pit stop where the sperm soldiers pick up energy drinks (fructose) and shields (alkali) for their big journey.

Urethra 🚰

  • Function: Transfers semen during ejaculation and urine during urination
  • Real-world example: Multi-tasking at its best! It's like a shared highway used for transporting different goods.

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Theme D - Continuity & Change
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Unlocking Human Reproductive Anatomy

Word Count Emoji
557 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Intro

Hey there, future biologist! 🌟 Ever wondered how humans make more humans? Let's talk about something that affects all of us: the anatomy of male and female reproductive systems! It's the miraculous machinery behind the baby-making process! 🍼

Male Reproductive System 🚹

Testis 🥚

  • Function: Produces sperm and testosterone
  • Real-world example: Think of it like a factory that makes little soldiers (sperm) and also pumps out a morale-boosting hormone (testosterone) that turns boys into men!

Scrotum 🛡️

  • Function: Holds testes at a lower than core body temperature
  • Real-world example: It's like a temperature-controlled storage unit. Sperm are delicate, they need cooler temperatures than the rest of the body to stay viable.

Epididymis 🚂

  • Function: Stores sperm until ejaculation
  • Real-world example: Imagine this as a waiting room where the little sperm soldiers hang out before being deployed into battle.

Sperm Duct 🛣️

  • Function: Transfers sperm during ejaculation
  • Real-world example: Think of it as the highway that helps these sperm soldiers reach their destination!

Seminal Vesicle & Prostate Gland 🍶

  • Function: Secrete fluid containing alkali, proteins, and fructose that is added to sperm to make semen
  • Real-world example: This is like the pit stop where the sperm soldiers pick up energy drinks (fructose) and shields (alkali) for their big journey.

Urethra 🚰

  • Function: Transfers semen during ejaculation and urine during urination
  • Real-world example: Multi-tasking at its best! It's like a shared highway used for transporting different goods.

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