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Grade 5 - Parts of Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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Is it true that a human being is formed by the union of the sperm and the egg?

A

True

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2
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Do both male and female bodies have gonads or sex organs?

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Yes

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3
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What is the specific name for the male gonads?

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Testes

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4
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They produce sperm cells and male sex hormones.

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Testes

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5
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Singular form of Testes

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testis

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6
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What is the term for the female gonads?

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ovaries

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7
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What is the function of the female gonads?

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They produce the egg cells and the female sex hormones.

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8
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The principal male sex hormone is __________, which regulates the production of sex cells and the development of male characteristics.

A

testosterone

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9
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The ovaries produce two hormones, _______ and _______, which regulate the release of the egg cells and the development of female traits.

A

estrogen
progesterone

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10
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The _____ are two oval-shaped organs that produce sperm cells.

A

testes

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11
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The testes are located in a protective sac called _____

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scrotum

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12
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Is the loose pouchlike sac behind the penis. It keeps the testes a few degrees cooler than the rest of the body. This is important because sperm cells cannot survive high temperature.

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scrotum

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13
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The mature sperm cells, which are the smallest cells in the human body, are produced in tiny called tubules, known as the _____________ within the testis.

A

seminiferous tubules

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14
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Is it true that that total length of this seminiferous tubules is more than 450 meters?

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True

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15
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Before the sperm cells leave the testis, they are temporarily stored in the ________.

A

epididymis

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16
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When the sperm cells leave the tubes in each testis, they enter a larger tube called the ________.

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sperm duct or vas deferens

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17
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The sperm cells pass from the sperm ducts through the ______.

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urethra.

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18
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The fluids and the sperm cells form a thick, milky liquid called _____.

A

semen.

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19
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Is it true that in addition to carrying semen, the urethra carries urine?

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True.

20
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Urethra carries one fluid at a time, is this true?

A

True

21
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Where is the urethra located?

A

penis.

22
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The organ the releases sperm cells from a male’s body and also transfers sperm cells to the female’s body.

A

penis

23
Q

The main reproductive organs of the female reproductive system are the _______.

A

ovaries

24
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Is it true that a mature egg cell is the largest cell in the human body?

A

True

25
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Is it true that a mature egg cell is about the size of a small dot on a piece of paper?

A

True

26
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An egg released from the ovary during ovulation enters a tube that leads to the uterus, called the ________.

A

fallopian tube

27
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Is a hollow, pear-shaped organ with muscular walls. It is where a fetus grows and develops.

A

Uterus

28
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The lower end of the uterus and connects the uterus to the vagina is called?

A

Cervix

29
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Is a muscular tube that leads to the outside of the body.

A

Vagina

30
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This happens when a sperm cell successfully meets and unites with an egg cell in the fallopian tube.

A

Fertilization

31
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What do you call a fertilized egg that moves down the fallopian tube and embeds itself in the lining of the uterus?

A

zygote

32
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The zygote grows to become a fetus, it develops inside the uterus of the mother for _____ weeks.

A

38

33
Q

A mature female goes through a monthly reproductive cycle called the __________.

A

menstrual cycle

34
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Is it true that the menstrual cycle usually occurs monthly and may last longer or shorter than the normal period?

A

True

35
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What are the four phases of menstrual cycle?

A

menstrual, follicular, ovulation and luteal.

36
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Commonly called period, is the discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus and last for about five days.

A

Menstruation

37
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A menstrual cycle phase that starts on the first day of the menstrual period and lasts for about 13 to 14 days.

A

Follicular Phase

38
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The inside lining of the uterus is called.

A

endometrium

39
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Is a menstrual cycle phase that happens when the pituitary gland releases a hormone that causes ovary to release the mature egg cell.

A

Ovulation Phase

40
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This usually happens once a month, typically during the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. It can last from 16 to 32 hours.

A

Ovulation

41
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This a menstrual cycle phase starts after ovulation, cells in the ovary, called corpus luteum, release progesterone and estrogen.

A

Luteal Phase

42
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When does pregnancy occurs?

A

If the egg gets fertilized by sperm and implants into the uterus.

43
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How do you care for the reproductive system?

A

Females:

1.Take daily showers and clean your reproductive organ with mild soap or feminine was and water. Pat it dry.

  1. Wear cotton underwear that is not too tight so that air can circulate freely.
  2. Use sanitary pads, tampons or menstrual cup when you have a period. To avoid the spread of bacteria during menstruation, change pads every 3-4 hours, tampons every 4-8 hours, and menstrual cups every 8-12 hours.
  3. Consult a gynecologist if you are experiencing extreme period pains to help you manage symptoms.
  4. Eat foods that are high in fiber. Avoid fatty food.
  5. Do not smoke. Smoking decreases blood circulation and may cause irregularities in the menstrual cycle.

Males:

  1. Take daily showers and observe proper hygiene.
  2. Eat foods that are high in fiber. Avoid fats.
  3. Do not smoke. Smoking decreases blood circulation and may cause erectile dysfunction.
  4. Have a regular examination of the prostate gland and the testicles.
44
Q

Is it true that some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by viruses?

A

True.

45
Q

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS is caused by?

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

46
Q

HIV can be transmitted from one person to another through?

A
  1. sexual intercourse with an infected person.
  2. sharing a needle with someone who is infected.
  3. being born to an infected mother or drinking the breastmilk of an infected woman.
47
Q

Give some examples of sexually transmitted diseases?

A

syphilis
gonorrhea
chlamydia

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