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1St Grade Lesson Plan

1. Fertilization-

2. Where does fertilization occur?
- fertilization takes place in the fallopian tubes, where the sperm meets the ova.
3. When does conception take place?
- when sperm fertilizes the egg
4. Embryo implants into which structure of the uterus?
- plush layer of the endometrial lining
5. HCG- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
6. HCG does: hormone that calls for increased levels of estrogen and progesterone secretion if fertilization has taken place- signals pituitary not to start menstrual cycle
7. Embryo is considered a fetus in the 3rd month.
8. Ovulation- one egg is released from ovary and into the fallopian tube
9. FSH- follicle-stimulating hormone:
- signals the ovaries to prepare to release eggs and begin producing estrogens
10. LH- Luteinizing Hormone:
- signals the ovaries to release an egg and to begin producing progesterone
11. Estrogen- hormones secreted by the ovaries that control the menstrual cycle
12. Progesterone- helps keep the endometrium developing to nourish a fertilized egg; also helps maintain pregnancy
13. What day does female normally ovulate?
- around day 14
14. What part of uterus shed during menstrual cycle?
- endometrial lining
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16. How long can the egg survive in the fallopian tube?
- Up to 72 hours
17. How long can sperm live in the reproductive tract?
- up to 3-5 days
18. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)- infection that scars the fallopian tubes and consequently blocks sperm migration, causing infertility.
19. Ectopic Pregnancy- implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. It’s a medical emergency that can result in death from hemorrhaging or peritonitis.
20. Know Female Anatomy
21. Know Male Anatomy
22. Male accessory glands:
- Seminal Vesicles- provides storage area while sperm receives nutrients and other fluids that compose semen.
- Prostate Gland- produces seminal fluids and adds chemicals to semen to help neutralize the vaginal...