abadi chapter 13-i
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Reproduction and Growth
Chapter 13
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Male Reproductive Structures and Glands
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Spermatogenesis:• In testis
– Seminiferous tubules
– Spermatogenesis occurs here
• Other structures:– Epididymis– Vas deferens– Glands
• Prostate• Seminal vesicles
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Spermatogensis• Each seminiferous
tubule is lined with a layer of germinal epithelium which consist of primordial germ cells
• Each cells undergo to produce diploid spermatogonia (2n)
• Each spermatogonium develops into primary spermatocyte (2n)
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• At meiosis I, each spermatocyte divides to produce 2 secondary spermatocytes (n)
• At the end of meiosis II, two spermatids are formed
• Therefore, each spermatogonium develops to form 4 sperms
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GROWTHMEITOSIS I,
CYTOPLASMIC DIVISIONMEIOSIS II,
CYTOPLASMIC DIVISION
cell differentation, sperm formation (mature, haploid male gametes)
spermatids (haploid)
secondary spermatocytes
(haploid)
primary spermatocyte
(diploid)
spermato-gonium
(diploid male reproductive
cell)
Spermatogenesis:
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Fig. 45.4, p. 787
Sertoli cell
spermatogonium (diploid)
primary spermatocyte
MITOSIS MEIOSIS I MEIOSIS IIpart of the lumen of a seminiferous tubule
late spermatid
secondary spermatocyte early spermatids
head (DNA in enzyme-rich cap)
midpiece with mitochondria
tail (with core of microtubules)
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Female Reproductive Structures
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Oogenesis:
ovary (where eggs develop)
vagina
• Regulated by the menstrual cycle
• Ovary– Oogenesis
occurs here
• Other structures:– Fallopian tubes
or oviducts– Uterus– Vagina
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Oogenesis• The ovary wall consists a layer of germinal
epithelium which is made up of primordial germ cells.
• In foetal stage, each germ cells divide by mitosis to form diploid oogonia (2n)
• Each oogonium develops into primary oocyte (2n), surrounded by a layer of follicle cells to form a primary follicle
• At birth, a baby girl has millions of primary oocytes, which undergoes meiosis I and stop at Prophase I until puberty
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• At puberty, 1 primary oocyte completes meiosis I to form 2 haploid cells; 1 secondary oocyte (n) and a polary body (n)
• The secondary oocyte is surrounded by secondary follicle cells, which further develops into Graafian follicle the side of ovarian wall
• During ovulation, the Graafian follicle bursts and releases the secondary oocyte into Fallopian tube
• When fertilisation occurs, the secondary oocyte undergoes complete meiosis II to form a polar body (n) and an ovum (n)
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Oogenesis:
Fig. 10.9 p. 169
GROWTHMEITOSIS I,
CYTOPLASMIC DIVISIONMEIOSIS II,
CYTOPLASMIC DIVISION
ovum (haploid)
primary oocyte (diploid)
oogonium (diploid
reproductive cell) secondary
oocyte haploid)
first polar body
haploid)
three polar bodies
haploid)
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Hormonal Control in the Menstrual Cycle:• Hypothalamus
– GnRH
• Anterior Pituitary– FSH– LH
• Ovaries– Estrogen– Progesterone
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Changes in the Ovary and Uterus
Hormonal changes Ovarian and Uterine changes
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Fig. 45.9, p. 792
hypothalamus
anterioir pituitary
FSH LH midcycle peak of LH (triggers ovulation)
Blood levels of FSH (purple) and LH (lavender)
FSH LH LH
estrogens progesterone, estrogen
estrogens progesterone, estrogen
Blood levels of estrogens (light blue) and progesterone (dark blue)
growth of follicle
FOLLICULAR PHASE OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE
LUTEAL PHASE OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE
menstruation
endometrium of uterus
Days of one menstrual cycle (using 28 days as the average duration)
hypothalamus
anterior lobe of pituitary
gland
ovulationcorpus luteum
GnRH
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Menstrual Cycle Overview
• Follicular Phase– Menstruation
– Endometrium breakdown and buildup
– Maturation of oocyte
• Ovulation– Release of oocyte from ovary
• Luteal Phase– Corpus luteum
– Endometrium gets ready for pregnancy
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Overview regulation of menstrual cycleDay Hormone
secretionHormone level Follicle Endometrium
thickness
1-5 FSH (Pituitary) Increasing Stimulates development of primary oocyte
Breaks down
6-14 a. FSH
b. Oestrogen (Follicle cells in ovary)
c. LH (Pituitary)
Continues until the 6th day
Stimulated by FSH. Level increases until the 12th day, stimulating LH secretion during its highest level
LH increases on the 10th until the 14th day
Follicle develops until becomes matured Graafian follicle
Graafian follicle bursts on 14th day and release secondary oocyte. Remaining Graafian follicle becomes corpus luteum
Oestrogen repairs and thickens endometrium
14-28 Progrestrone (Corpus lutuem in ovary)
Increasing from the 14th until 25th day
Corpus luteum degenerates on 25th day if no fertilization occurs
Thickness maintain until 25th day if no fertilisation occurs
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Effects of Menstrual Hormonal Imbalance in Woman
• Hormonal imbalance affect a woman physiologically, emotionally and well-being
• Type of disorders caused by hormonal imbalances:– Prementrual syndrome (PMS): combination of
physical and emotional symptoms related to menstrual cycle due to changes in level of oestrogen and progestrone. Emotional symptoms such as tension, depresion, confusion, oversensitivity, mood swings, lack of concentration; physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, feeling bloated, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, appetite, sleep disturbance
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– Micarriage: Progestrone maintains endometrium thickness for zygote implantation. Failure in production cause the reduction of thickness, hence embryo cannot be embedded securely in endometrium
– Menopause: Occur between age 45 to 55 when menstruation stops for 12 months in a row, causing less FSH and LH to be produced. Due to limited development of follicle, ovaries produce less progestrone and oestrogen. Experiencing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleeping disorders, osteoporosis, mood changes, weight gain and hair loss. Can be treated with oestrogen through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
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Fertilization:
• Sperm surround ovum
• Cap releases acrosomal enzyme
• One sperm penetrates
• Oocyte completes meiosis II
• Sperm and egg nuclei fuse– Zygote
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Formation of the Early Embryo:
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First week of development
Oocyte(fertilization)zygote4-cell stage (2 days) morula (ball)blastocysteinner cell mass (embryo)
Trophoblast villi (extraembronic membranes)
From oocyte to blastocyst
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• Mitosis forming zygote with 2 cells
• Both cells divide into 4 cells, then 8 cells, 16 cells and into a few hundreds of cells called morula
• Morula then transformed into a fluid-filled sphere called blastocyst, consisting of outer layer (later develop into placenta) and inner cell mass (develop into embryo)
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Implantation of Blastocyst
• Outer layer of blastocyst attaches to endometrium using its extended projections called trophoblast villi
• The villi secretes enzymes to dissolve the cells at uterine wall, forming cavity that allows blastocyst to embed into
• Villi with rich supply of blood capillaries extend into the endometrium to implant the blastocyst
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Early Embryo and Implantation:
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Maternal and Fetal Blood Circulation:
• Diffusion of O2, CO2 and other solutes
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Placental Development:
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Embryo at 4 Weeks:
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Fetus at 16 Weeks:
• Reflex actions
• Limb
differentiation
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Birth:
• Labor
• Oxytocin
• Uterine
contractions
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What Can Affect Development?
• Nutrition– Diet
– Extra vitamins
– Increased
calories
• Infections– Bacteria
– Rubella virus
• Prescription drugs– Tranquilizers
– Barbiturates
– Anti-acne
medication
– Antibiotics
• Alcohol
• Cocaine
• Cigarettes
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Functions of the Uterus
• During embryo development– Protect the embryo– Provide a constant environment for the
embryo to develop– Allow placenta to attach on
• During birth of baby– Push the baby out by muscular contraction
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Functions of the Amniotic Fluid
• To keep the foetus moist to prevent dessication
• As a water cushion to – support the foetus– allow it to move freely– absorb shock– protect the foetus from mechanical injuries
• To reduce temperature fluctuation• To lubricate the vagina during birth
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The Placentaoxygenated blood
from mother’s artery
villus
umbilical vein
umbilical artery
deoxygenated blood to mother’s vein
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Functions of the placenta
Immune protection: protective molecules cover the surface of the early placenta “hiding” it from the maternal immune system so it is not rejected as ‘non-self’ due to the presence of the paternal genes.
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Functions of the placenta
Barrier: limits the transfer of blood components from the maternal to foetal system. Cells of the maternal immune system do not cross so reducing risk of immune rejection. (The placenta is not a barrier to heavy metals, nicotine, HIV, heroin or other toxins)
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Functions of the placenta
Immune protection: protective molecules cover the surface of the early placenta “hiding” it from the maternal immune system so it is not rejected as ‘non-self’ due to the presence of the paternal genes.
Site of exchange of many solutes between maternal and foetal systems. Oxygen (aided by foetal haemoglobin), glucose, amino acids are all selective transported. CO2, urea and other waste materials diffuse the other way. Some antibodies pass from the mother during later pregnancy.
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Functions of the placenta
Barrier: limits the transfer of blood components from the maternal to foetal system. Cells of the maternal immune system do not cross so reducing risk of immune rejection. (The placenta is not a barrier to heavy metals, nicotine, HIV, heroin or other toxins)
Endocrine function – the placenta takes over the production of oestrogen and progesterone as the corpus luteum degenerates ensuring the endometrium is maintained.
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Adaptations of the Placenta1. Finger-like villi
– to increase the surface area for efficient diffusion
2. Maternal blood and foetal blood flows in opposite direction– to speed up diffusion of materials between
them
3. Maternal blood capillaries and foetal blood capillaries are separated by thin membrane – to shorten the distance of diffusion of materials
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4. Maternal blood is separated from foetal blood by capillary wall– to prevent high pressure of maternal blood to
break the delicate foetal blood vessels– to prevent harmful substances to enter the
foetus– to prevent clotting of maternal and foetal
blood if their blood groups are incompatible
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Formation of TwinsIdentical Twins
• 1 ovum + 1 sperm• Zygote divides after
fertilization• Both foetus share 1
placenta• Both carry the same sex• Twins look alike and
genetically identical
Fraternal twins
• 2 ova + 2 sperms• Zygote does not divide• Each has its own
placenta• Twins may carry different
sex• Twins may have some
similarities, but not genetically identical
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Formation of Siamese twins• Also known as conjoined twins, as certain parts
of the body are joined together• Can be separated through operation, if parts are
separatable
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Birth Control• Human
population increases exponentially– leads to
shortage of resources
– problem of pollution becomes more serious
– overcrowding
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Control of Human Fertility:
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Techniques in Birth Control1. Natural Method
a) Rhythm Method: Period counting
b) Withdrawal Method: Withdraw before ejaculation
2. Physical Method: involve devices to avoid pregnancy
3. Chemical Method: use of chemical to prevent pregnancy
4. Sterilisation Method: operation that will result permanent sterility
5. Abortion: removing of embryo of foetus before 28th week
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Rhythm Method• Prevent copulation during 7 days before and
after ovulation (fertile period)
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Physical 1: Condom• Male and female condom• As a barrier to prevent sperms from
entering the vagina
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Physical 2: Diaphragm
• Fitted over the cervix• To be used together with spermicides
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Physical 3: Intrauterine Device• Prevent implantation of zygote on the uterus
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Chemical 1: Contraceptive Pills
• Contains hormones which inhibit ovulation• Must be taken regularly• May have side effect
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Chemical 2: Spermicides
• Chemical that can kill sperms
• To be rubbed on vaginal wall before sexual intercourse
• Unreliable protection against pregnancy when used alone
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Sterilisation MethodsVasectomyCutting and tying of sperm ducts
Fallopian Tube ligationCutting and tying of oviducts
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Abortion Method
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Overcoming Sterility1. Sperm bank: provide healthy sperms for couples who have
inability sperms
2. Artificial insemination: transferring sperms vagina of wife during ovulation. Due to sperm infertility or low count
3. In vitro fertilisation (IVF): Fertilisation outside the body due to blockage or damage of Fallopian tube. Babies borned in this technique is known as test-tube babies
4. Intrafallopian transfer: transfer of gamete or zygote into Fallopian tube
5. Embryo transfer: Transfer embryo from secondary oocyte donor woman into the uterus of receiver
6. Surrogate mother: Woman hired to carry a baby for full term
7. Cloning: Replacing the nucleus of body cell from the target with the unfertilised ovum of a donor and implanted in a surrogate mother
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Procedures in IVF1. Ovarian hyperstimulation
– Patient injected with hormones to stimulate multiple follicle production in the ovaries
2. Egg Retrieval– The eggs are retrieved from the patient using a
transvaginal technique involving an ultrasound-guided needle piercing the vaginal wall to reach the ovaries.
3. Egg and sperm preparation– Selected oocytes prepared by stripping of surrounding
cells; Sperm prepared by by removing inactive cells and seminal fluid in a process called sperm washing.
4. Fertilisation– incubated together at a ratio of about 75,000:1 in the
culture media for about 18 hours on a petri dish
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5. Embryo culture– Typically, embryos are cultured until having reached
the 6–8 cell stage three days after retrieval.– In some programmes, embryos are placed into an
extended culture system with a transfer done at the blastocyst stage at around five days after retrieval.
6. Embryo selection– Spefici grading methods are used to judge oocyte
and embryo quality
7. Embryo transfer– The "best" are transferred to the uterus through a
thin, plastic catheter, which goes through her vagina and cervix.
– Several embryos may passed into to improve chances of implantation and pregnancy.