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Discussion Questions
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The different genitalia of fetuses develop from the same tissues in the embryo. View this
animation
that compares the development of structures of the female and male reproductive systems in a growing fetus. Where are the testes located for most of gestational time?
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Watch this
video
to observe ovulation and its initiation in response to the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland. What specialized structures help guide the oocyte from the ovary into the uterine tube?
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Watch this series of
videos
to look at the movement of the oocyte through the ovary. The cilia in the uterine tube promote movement of the oocyte. What would likely occur if the cilia were paralyzed at the time of ovulation?
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Follow the path of ejaculated sperm from the vagina to the oocyte. Include all structures of the female reproductive tract that the sperm must swim through to reach the egg.
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Explain the hormonal regulation of the phases of the menstrual cycle.