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Chapter 28: The Female Reproductive System |
Endocrine and Reproduction
This comprehensive site includes valuable information on the endocrine glands and hormones vital in reproduction.
Question: What is the role of the endocrine system in reproduction?
Breast Problems
During Pregnancy and Lactation
This site contains information related to lactation including graphics.
Question:
What is the most common pathogen causing breast abscesses?
Breast
Feeding: Best for Babies
The natural immunity protection provided by nursing is discussed at this
site.
Question: What is the hormone that starts the milk flowing in nursing?
The
Biology Project: Human Reproduction
Visit this site and follow the links to answer the following questions.
Questions:
A. The fertilization of human eggs most commonly occurs in what part of the
female?
B. What pituitary hormone(s) controls ovulation and production of
female hormones by the ovary?
C. What is the function of the ovaries?
D. What
hormone is produced by the corpus luteum, and what is its function?
Reproduction, Fertility, and Sperm Counts
Read about how problems in the environment can affect the reproductive process.
Question: Relate two examples of reproductive problems in animals that are related to environmental problems.
Chlamydia
This site provides an overview of the symptoms, transmission, and diagnosis of chlamydia.
Questions:
A. What are the symptoms of chlamydial infection in females?
B. How is chlamydia transmitted?
C. What is PID?
HIV In Site
FAQs, basic HIV information, safe sex information, a fact sheet, and prevention information are found at this site.
Questions:
A. How is HIV normally transmitted?
B. How can the spread of HIV be prevented?
More Answers
to Safe Sex Questions
Read safe sex expert Rick SowadskyÕs answers to a variety of questions on
safe sex.
Question: What household disinfectants can kill HIV?