The human reproductive system
Chapter 1
The cellular blueprints of life
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Chapter 2
The hormonal orchestra and anatomy
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Chapter 3
The spectacular moment of conception
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Chapter 4
The journey from cell to baby
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The human reproductive system
Ch 2 · The hormonal orchestra and anatomy
Fun Fact
Sperm production speed: Human males produce about 1,500 sperm cells every single second, totaling over 100 million every day.
Glossary
gonad (noun)
An organ that produces gametes, specifically a testis or ovary. In humans, these organs differentiate into testes or ovaries during the seventh week of embryonic development.
An organ that produces gametes, specifically a testis or ovary. In humans, these organs differentiate into testes or ovaries during the seventh week of embryonic development.
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Which hormone's sudden surge directly triggers the release of an egg during ovulation?
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Approximately how many new sperm cells does a healthy human male produce every second?
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How long does the complete process of sperm development (spermatogenesis) take from start to finish?
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Which hormone-releasing master gland in the brain prompts the release of LH and FSH?