Chapter 1

Question 1

It is a complex and remarkable
process.

Answer 1

Human reproduction

Question 2

It’s function is to produce sperm and transfer them to the
female reproductive tract

Answer 2

Male reproductive system

Question 3

consists of a number of sex organs that play a role in the
process of human reproduction. These organs are located on the outside of the body and within
the pelvis.

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Male Reproductive system

Question 4

is the male intromittent organ.

Answer 4

Penis

Question 5

It has a long shaft and an enlarged
bulbous-shaped tip called the glans penis, which supports and is protected by the foreskin.

Answer 5

Penis

Question 6

occurs because sinuses within the erectile tissue of the penis become filled
with blood.

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Erection

Question 7

is a pouch-like structure that hangs behind the penis. It holds and
protects the testicles.

Answer 7

Scrotum

Question 8

It also contains numerous nerves and blood vessels

Answer 8

Scrotum

Question 9

remains connected with the abdomen or pelvic cavity by the inguinal canal.

Answer 9

Scrotum

Question 10

It has two major functions is To produce sperm by meiotic division of germ cells
within the seminiferous tubules, and to synthesize and secrete androgens that regulate the male
reproductive functions.

Answer 10

Testis

Question 11

is a long whitish mass of tightly coiled tube

Answer 11

Epididymis

Question 12

is also known as the sperm duct, is a thin tube
approximately 30 centimeters (0.98 ft) long that starts from the epididymis to the pelvic cavity.

Answer 12

Vas deferens

Question 13

This Three ______ provide fluids that lubricate the duct system
and nourish the sperm cells. They are the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland, and the
bulbourethral glands (Cowper glands).

Answer 13

Accessory glands

Question 14

is distinct from those of the female by the end of the ninth
week

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External Genitalia

Question 15

the genital tubercle in both sexes

Answer 15

Phallus

Question 16

Home to developing fetus

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Uterus (womb)

Question 17

Small opening called as where menstrual blood flows, semen travels, and dilates during
childbirth

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Cervix

Question 18

Birth canal that joins cervix to outside of the body

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Vagina

Question 19

Tunnels for ova (egg celis) to travel to uterus; where fertilization of egg

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Fallopian tubes

Question 20

Inner lining in uterus; builds u and sheds monthly depends hormonal situation

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Endometrium

Question 21

Middle layer of uterine wall; main function is to induce uterine contraction

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Myometrium

Question 22

Major female hormone

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Estrogen

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Big role in reproductive and sexual development

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Estrogen

Question 24

Causing the level of estrogen to rise

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 25

Prepares endometrium for potential pregnancy after ovulation

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Progesterone

Question 26

Prohibits muscle contractions in uterus that would cause body to reject egg

Answer 26

Progesterone

Question 27

Aids in egg maturation

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 28

Provides the hormonal trigger to cause ovulation and the release of eggs from the ovary

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Luteinizing hormone

Question 29

Controlled by different glands and hormones that glands produce

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Menstrual cycle

Question 30

brain structure that causes nearby pituitary gland to produce chemicals which prompt ovaries to produce sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone)

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Hypothalamus

Question 31

occurs when ovum is not fertilized and does not implant itself into the uterine lining

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Menstrual phase

Question 32

FSH is released to stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and causes the ova to mature

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Proliferative phase

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LH is released that causes ovaries to release a mature ovum and helps in producing progesterone

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Secretory phase

Question 34

one of the physiological processes and most important concepts in biology.

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Reproduction

Question 35

it means making a copy, a likeness, and thereby providing for the continued existence of species.

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Reproduction

Question 36

is a part of a female's menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary and travels to the fallopian tube for possible fertilization.

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Ovulation

Question 37

is the time when sperm travels up through the vagina, into the uterus, and fertilizes an egg found in the fallopian tube.

Answer 37

Conception

Question 38

the time when a sperm cell successfully meets an egg cell in the fallopian tube.

Answer 38

Fertilization

Question 39

is the period in which a fetus develops inside a woman's womb or uterus.

Answer 39

Pregnancy

Question 40

a hormone that prevents the lining of the uterus from shedding. If the egg does not meet up with the sperm or does not implant tin the uterus, the thick lining of the uterus pass out of the body during menstruation.

Answer 40

Human chorionic Gonadotropin (HcG)

Question 41

It signals maturation of the adolescent female body

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Menstruation

Question 42

it affects tremendously on the educational, social, and economic lives of young people.

Answer 42

Teenage pregnancy

Question 43

Health consequences for the infant

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• Low birth weight • Preterm birth • Higher peri- and post-neonatal mortality

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Health consequences for the mother

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• Anemia • Delayed prenatal care • Depression • Inadequate weight gain • Pregnancy induced hypertension • Eclampsia •Second birth as a teen

Question 45

The use of contraception or birth control is a surest way to prevent pregnancy. Birth control methods may work in a number of different ways.

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Teenage pregnancy prevention

Question 46

has been derived from Greek word 'Hygieons' which means healthful.

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Hygiene

Question 47

is also termed as 'Hygia' which means the goddess of health. In modern world it means the art of living.

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Hygiene

Question 48

means proper and systematic working of body. It is essential to have proper hygiene.

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Personal hygiene

Question 49

means the study and application of preventive medicines and principles of physiology for the prevention of health of an individual.

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Personal Hygiene

Question 50

it is one of the main ingredients of good health. It is preventive measure against diseases.

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Personal cleanliness

Question 51

is a tube of muscle inside a woman's body that runs from the cervix (the opening of the womb) to the vaginal opening.

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Vagina

Question 52

The external sex organs, surround the vaginal opening.

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Vulva

Question 53

It help to keep the vagina's pH balance at its normal low level (less than pH 4.5), which also prevents the growth of other organisms.

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Lactobacilli

Question 54

More common among woman of menopausal age

Answer 54

Vaginal infection

Question 55

its aim is to reduce the number of women who develop cervical cancer and the number of women who die from the condition.

Answer 55

NSH Cervical Screening Program