Chapter 4 - The human reproductive system

Question 1

Ovaries

Answer 1

• Ova (eggs) are produced in ovaries, 2 organs the size of an olive.
• Inside them, ova form in capsules called follicles which burst when released

Question 1

Fallopian tube - vulva

Answer 1

• also known as oviducts, the site of fertilization.
• It leads to the uterus, enriched with blood vessels.
• If egg is fertile it will be embeded, if not it will pass thorugh.

Question 2

Testes

Answer 2

Sperm is made in the testes, located in the scrotum, ensurring they do not overheeat.

Question 3

Matured Sperm

Answer 3

sperm is squeezed into the epididymis where they mature, then into the sperm duct where semen (for sugar energy) is added. Sperm exit via uretha.