Concept check

  1. Which gene causes maleness to develop?
  2. What are secondary sex characteristics and which hormones cause them?
  3. What are signs of puberty in males and females?
  4. List and describe the major structures involved in the male reproductive system.
  5. What is the process of making sperm called?  Where does it happen?  How many sperm are formed?
  6. List and describe the major structures involved in the female reproductive system.
  7. What is the process of making eggs called?  Where does it happen?  How many eggs are formed?
  8. What is a follicle?
  9. What are major difference between the ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle?
  10. What are the three layers of the uterus?
  11. How does hormonal birth control work?
  12. What is the different between reversible vs permanent birth control?
  13. What are some barriers that can prevent STDs/STIs?
  14. What are the most common STDs?