Module 3S2 Chemistry of Reproduction

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Section 2: Lesson 1—Male Hormones

In this lesson you will be learn to identify the male sex hormones and their effect on the primary and secondary sex characteristics. You will learn what effects aging has on the male reproductive system.

 

You will consider the following essential questions:

• What are the male reproductive hormones?
• How do hormones maintain homeostasis in the male reproductive system?
• What role do the male hormones play in regulating the primary and secondary sex characteristics?

 

Section 2: Lesson 2—Female Hormones

In this lesson you will learn to identify the female sex hormones and their effect on the primary and secondary sex characteristics. You will learn what effects aging has on the female reproductive system.

 

You will consider the following essential questions:

• What are the female reproductive hormones?
• How do hormones maintain homeostasis in the female reproductive system?
• What role do the female hormones play in regulating the primary and secondary sex characteristics?

 

Section 2: Lesson 3—Phases of the Menstruation

In this lesson you will be able to identify when menstruation naturally begins and ends, as well as the different cycles and stages of the process of menstruation. You will be able to identify the hormones that control specific events that occur throughout menstruation.

 

You will consider the following essential questions:

• What are the physiological events of menstruation?
• What hormone(s) controls the specific events of menstruation?
• When does menstruation naturally begin and end?

 

Section 2: Lesson 4—Medical Use of Reproductive Hormones

In this lesson you will learn how technology helps in controlling reproductive hormones.

You will consider the following essential questions:

• What are the various effects of reproductive hormones?