Human Reproduction and Development flowcharts

Human reproduction and development flowcharts

These flowcharts trace processes and connect terms across the unit. One covers male and female sex organs, while another follows the production and movement of sperm. Other flowcharts cover reproductive hormones, prenatal development and stages of labor.

Using the flowcharts

For an introduction to gamete formation, start with Inherited change: Gametogenesis in humans. It shows where sperm production takes place and introduces the cell divisions involved. Follow the sequence, then look away and explain it in your own words.

For development, the prenatal development flowchart organizes the germinal, embryonic and fetal periods alongside birth. Labor Stages focuses on the stages of labor. Compare the flowchart with your study notes, paying attention to the order of events.

When you want to check what you remember, switch to a quiz on the unit page. Flashcards can also help you practice key terms. Pick a process and follow it through a flowchart.