LECTURES 15-16: HUMAN REPRODUCTION 1 Human Reproduction Outline 2 ? Male & female reproductive systems ? Physical Structures and their functions ? Gametogenesis ? Gamete structure & function ? Reproductive endocrinology ? Hormonal regulation of male & female gametogenesis ? The principle of negative feedback ? Pregnancy & development ? Fertilization ? Placenta: structure & function ? Foetal development & factors affecting Objectives - At the end of this lesson you should be able to: 3 1. Describe the male and female reproductive systems 2. State the function of the components of the reproductive system 3. Outline the process of gametogenesis in the male and female systems 4. Describe how gametogenesis is controlled by