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- Outline the human life cycle.
- List the functions of the reproductive organs in each of the sexes.
- Describe the role of mitosis and meiosis in the human life cycle.
- Describe the structure, location, and function of the organs of the male reproductive system.
- Describe the path sperm take from the site of production until they exit the male.
- Name the glands that add secretions to seminal fluid.
- Discuss sperm production and its hormonal regulation.
- Describe the actions of testosterone, including primary and secondary sex characteristics.
- Describe the structure, location, and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
- Label a diagram of the external female genitalia.
- Describe the ovarian and uterine cycles.
- Discuss hormonal regulation in the female, including feedback control.
- Describe the events surrounding fertilization and pregnancy.
- Describe the actions of estrogen and progesterone and their influence on secondary sex characteristics.
- Categorize birth-control measures by action and effectiveness.
- List common causes of infertility, methods of overcoming these problems, and various alternative methods of reproduction.
- Describe the sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses.
- Describe the sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria.
- Know a protozoan and yeast that cause sexually transmitted diseases.
- Understand and use the bold-faced and italicized terms included in this chapter.
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