Human reproduction

Question 1

Acrosome

Answer 1

Structure in the sperm cell that contains enzymes used to penetrate the ovum

Question 2

Amniotic fluid

Answer 2

the liquid that surrounds the human embryo

Question 3

blastocyst

Answer 3

a hollow ball of cells into which the fertilised ovum develops

Question 4

cells of leydig

Answer 4

specialised cells found between the seminiferous tubules that produce the hormone testosterone

Question 5

chorion

Answer 5

the membrane that forms finger-like projections which grow into the uterine wall

Question 6

Endometrium

Answer 6

the lining of the uterus which is richly supplied with blood vessels

Question 7

Epididymis

Answer 7

Coiled tubular structure outside the testis that store sperm

Question 8

Fallopian Tubes

Answer 8

The part of the female reproductive system in which fertiisation takes place

Question 9

Fetus

Answer 9

The name given to the embryo after it reachs 12 weeks

Question 10

Follicle Stimulating Hormone/ FSH

Answer 10

The hormone produced by the ptuitary gland which controls growth of the graafia follicle

Question 11

Gametogenesis

Answer 11

The formation of gamete by meiosis

Question 12

Germinal Epithelium

Answer 12

Layer within the ovary that is responsible for formation of ova through meiosis

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Implantation

Answer 13

The process by which the embryo becomes attached to the uterine wall

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Gestation

Answer 14

Another name for the period of pregnancy

Question 15

Luteinising Hormone/LH

Answer 15

The hormone which converts the rupture follicle into a corpus luteum

Question 16

Meiosis

Answer 16

type of cell division by which sperms are produced

Question 17

Menstrual Cycle

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The 28-day reproductive cycle in females involving changes in the ovary and uterus

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Menstruation

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Tearing away of the endometrium lining of the uterine wall, acompanied by the loss of blood

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Mitosis

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The cell division by which the zygote becomes multicellular

Question 20

Estrogen

Answer 20

The hormone which starts the preperation of the lining of the uterus for attachment of the fertilised ovum

Question 21

Oogenesis

Answer 21

Production of ova by meiosis

Question 22

Ovulation

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Process by which an ovum is released from the ovary in humans

Question 23

Pituitary Gland / Hypophysis

Answer 23

Gland in the brain that produces FHS and LS

Question 24

Placenta

Answer 24

Combination of embryonic and material tissue responsible for gas exchange, nutrition and excretion

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Progesterone

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Hormone that maintains pregnancy

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Puberty

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The stage when sexual maturity is reached in males and females

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Sertoli Cells

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Specialised cells inside the seminifourous tubules which play a role in nutrition

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Spermatogenesis

Answer 28

Production of sprematazoa by meiosis

Question 29

Testosterone

Answer 29

Hormone responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males

Question 30

Umbilical Cord

Answer 30

A hollow, rope-like tube which attaches the embryo to the placenta

Question 31

Umbilical Artery

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The blood vessel that carries nitrogenous waste from the foetus to the placenta

Question 32

Umbilical Vein

Answer 32

The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the foetus