Understand that sexuality involves distinct hereditary, anatomical, and behavioral aspects.

• Explain how chromosomes determine the sexual development of an embryo.
• Explain how the expression sexuality varies among individuals.
• Describe some aspects of sexual behavior that are strongly influenced by culture and others that may be hereditary.

Understand the normal structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.

• List the anatomical and behavioral differences between males and females.
• Describe the role played by each component of both the male and female reproductive system components.
• Describe the differences between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.

Recognize the importance of hormones in sexual development and function.

• Explain why abnormal development sometimes occurs.
• List the hormones that control and regulate the production of sperm.
• Understand the role of hormones in ovulation, in maintaining pregnancy, and in menopause.
• Recognize how various forms of contraception work.