Biology Unit 2 - Babies Flashcards
(14 cards)
Name the main female reproductive organs
Ovary
Oviduct
Womb
Vagina
Name the main male reproductive organs
Testis
Spermduct
Scrotum
Penis
What is the Function of the ovaries
Makes the egg cells
What is the function of the Womb
Holds the growing fetus
What is the function of the Testis
Makes the sperm cells
What is the function of the scrotum
To protect the testis
How many chromosomes are in an egg cell
23
How many chromosomes are in a sperm cell
23
How many chromosomes are in a normal human cell
46
When does fertilisation occur
When a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell
How many chromosomes does the fertilised embryo have
46
What 2 female hormones are involved during pregnancy
Oestrogen and progesterone
What male hormone is involved in reproduction
Testosterone
What is the first sign of pregnancy
The woman’s period stops