than that of a male. Not only must she produce gametes, but her body must prepare to nurture a developing embryo for a period of approximately nine months. Ovaries, the female gonads, are the primary reproductive organs of a female, and like the male testes, ovaries serve a dual purpose: They produce the female gametes (ova) and sex hormones, the estrogens * and progesterone (pro-ges′tĕ-rōn). The accessory ducts (uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina) transport or otherwise serve the needs of the reproductive
System (PNS) – links CNS with other systems and with sense organs 5. Endocrine System: * Pineal gland * Pituitary gland * Thyroid gland * Parathyroid gland * Thymus * Adrenal gland * Kidneys * Pancreas * Gonads (testes and ovaries) 6. Cardio Vascular system: * Heart * Blood vessels – arteries, capillaries, and veins * Blood 7. Lymphatic system: * Lymphatic vessels * Lymph nodes * Spleen * Thymus 8. Respiratory System:
life. This results from insufficient carbohydrates and even fats in the diets, thus they have to use proteins as energy sources and do not have enough protein for growth. Energy Source: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Fats are usually stored as reserve. Proteins are used as energy sources as a last resort. Diet Control May Help Disease Sufferers Diabetes is a disease in people unable to make enough of the hormone insulin to adequately deal with all the carbohydrates in their diet. If sufferers