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Biological Male and Female

The document discusses the biological differences between males and females, focusing on chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive systems. Males typically have XY chromosomes and a reproductive system that includes the penis, testes, and prostate, while females have XX chromosomes and a system comprising the vagina, ovaries, and uterus. It also highlights the role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in influencing physical and behavioral traits.

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Biological Male and Female

The document discusses the biological differences between males and females, focusing on chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive systems. Males typically have XY chromosomes and a reproductive system that includes the penis, testes, and prostate, while females have XX chromosomes and a system comprising the vagina, ovaries, and uterus. It also highlights the role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in influencing physical and behavioral traits.

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BIOLOGICAL

MALE AND
FEMALE
by: Justin A. Darroca
CHROMOSOMES
Chromosomes play a key role in determining biological sex,
with males typically having one X and one Y chromosome
(XY) and females having two X chromosomes (XX). However,
individuals with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)
possess both an X and a Y chromosome but may appear
female. Often assigned female at birth and raised as girls,
they might not realize their biological male identity until
puberty when they do not menstruate.
HORMONES
Hormones are chemical messengers released by
glands and carried through the bloodstream.
While both men and women have the same sex
hormones, their levels and effects on the body
differ.
TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone is a sex hormone that influences
development and behavior in both males and females,
affecting the formation of male sex organs in the
womb and masculinizing the brain. It is associated
with traits often linked to men, such as aggression,
competitiveness, visuospatial skills, and increased
sexual desire.
EN
N M S.
E I M
ON PTO
T ER M
O S SY
ST US
TE RIO
O W VA
L S ES
A U
C

1. Decreased sex drive 5. Moodiness

2. Less energy 6 Low self-esteem

3. Weight gain 7. Less body hair

4. Feelings of 8. Thinner bodies


depression
NE SE
RO AU
T E C
S EN
TO M
ES WO S.
T T M
N G L TO
S I D U P
E A A Y M
R IN S
EC S OF
D VEL E
E NG
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A

1. Low libido

2. Reduced bone
strength

3. Poor concentration

4. Depression
MALE
The male reproductive system is is consisted of
the exterior genitals (the penis, testes, and
scrotum) and internal portions (the prostate
gland, vas deferens, and urethra).
1. Penis It is a cylindrical tube which functions as both
reproductive organ (sexual intercourse) and excretory
organ (urination).

2. Testes (testicles) A pair of oval-shaped organs masked in


a pouch called the scrotum. They produce sperm and
testosterone, the male sex hormone.
3. Scrotum It is the sac-like organ hanging below the penis
and it houses the testicles. It maintains a temperature that
is required for the production of sperm.

4. Prostate gland-This is a walnut-sized gland that sits in


the middle of the pelvis. The urethra runs through the middle
of it. It produces the fluid secretions that support and
nourish the sperm.
5. Vas deferens-This is a thick-walled tube joined to the
epididymis. It carries sperm from the epididymis up to the
prostate gland and urethra.

6. Urethra-This is a tube extending from the bladder to the


external opening at the end of the penis. The urethra
carries both urine and sperm.
FEMALE
The female reproductive system is consisted of
the external genitals (the vagina, vulva, labia,
clitoris, and the Bartholini's glands) and
internal parts (uterus, fallopian tubes and a
pair of ovaries).
1. Vulva-located between the legs, covers the opening of the
vagina and other reproductive organs inside the body.

2. Vagina-is the canal which connects the cervix (lower part


of uterus) to the external female body parts. It is the route
for the penis during coitus as well as a fetus during delivery.
3. Ovaries - These are small oval-shaped glands that are
located on either side of the uterus. Ovaries produce and
store ovum in them. They also produce a female hormone
called estrogen.

4. Fallopian tubes (oviducts) - These are narrow tubes that


are attached to Upper part of the uterus and serve as
pathways for the ova (egg cells) to trave from the ovaries
to the uterus.
5. Clitoris - A small sensory organ, it is located toward the
front of the vulva where the folds of the labia join.
6. Labia, two pairs of skin flaps, surround the vaginal
opening. The labia majora (large lips) enclose and protect
the other external reproductive organs. During puberty,
hair growth occurs on the skin of the labia majora, which
also contain sweat and oil-secreting glands. The labia minora
(small lips) can have a variety of sizes and shapes. They lie
just inside the labia majora, and surround the openings to
the vagina and urethra.
7. Uterus (womb) - It is a hollow pear-shaped organ that
serves as the home to a developing fetus. The uterus has
two parts: the cervix, which is the lower part that opens
into the vagina, and the main body of the uterus, called the
corpus.

8. Urethra-It is the tube that carries urine from the bladder


to the outside of the body.
9. Bartholini's glands - These glands are located next to the
vaginal opening on each side and produce a fluid (mucus)
secretion.

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