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Reproductive Behaviour Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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|linktext =Reproductive System
|linktext =Reproductive System
|maplink = Reproductive System (Content Map) - Anatomy & Physiology
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|sublink1=Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Reproductive Behaviour
|sublink1=Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Reproductive Behaviour
|subtext1=REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR
|subtext1=REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR
The purpose of reproductive behaviour is to promote the opportunity for copulation and thus increase the probability that sperm and oocyte will meet.
The purpose of reproductive behaviour is to promote the opportunity for copulation and thus increase the probability that sperm and oocyte will meet.
In the female, sexual receptivity occurs only during Oestrus and is characterized by distinct behaviour and mating posture. In the male, reproductive behaviour can occur potentially any time. Sexual arousal in the male involves a cascade of endocrine and neural events that result in [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Erection_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|erection]] of the penis, mounting of the sexually receptive female, [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Intromission|intromission]] and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Erection_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Erection]] of the penis involves specific neural and biochemical events that culminate in the penis vasodilating. [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|Ejaculation]] is a reflex that is initiated by stimulation of the glans penis and concludes with expulsion of semen.
In the female, sexual receptivity occurs only during Oestrus and is characterized by distinct behaviour and mating posture. In the male, reproductive behaviour can occur potentially any time. Sexual arousal in the male involves a cascade of endocrine and neural events that result in [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Erection_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|erection]] of the penis, mounting of the sexually receptive female, [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Intromission|intromission]] and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|ejaculation]]. [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Erection_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Erection]] of the penis involves specific neural and biochemical events that culminate in the penis vasodilating. [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|Ejaculation]] is a reflex that is initiated by stimulation of the glans penis and concludes with expulsion of semen.
[[Category:Reproductive System]]