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1. Identify the major functions of the reproductive system.

2. List and briefly describe the parts of the male reproductive system.

3. List and briefly describe the parts of the female reproductive system.

4. Explain the hormonal regulation of the testes function. Include the role of the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and testes themselves.

5. Explain how estrogen and progesterone regulate the ovarian and uterine cycles.

6. Review Table 21.4: Common Birth Control Methods. Note that abstinence, vasectomy and tubal ligation are all physical (barrier type) methods of birth control, which prevent the "egg" and sperm from ever meeting, while oral contraception and related injections/patches/implants rely on chemical methods to "trick" the anterior pituitary. How does the "trick" work?

7. Three STDs caused by viruses are genital herpes, human papillomavirus, and hepatitis B. List the specific cause and common symptoms for each.

8. Three STDs caused by bacteria are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. List the specific cause and common symptoms for each.