Human Reproduction Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the make and female gametes
Sperm and egg
What do the two games make when fused
Zygote
The 5parts of the male reproductive system
Sperm duct, urethra, penis, testis, scrotum
What does testosterone do
Developed sex organs, Broad shoulders, deeper voice, body hair
Name the 6 parts of the female reproductive system
Uterus, lining of womb, vagina, cervix, ovaries, felopian tube
What does oestrogen do
Developed breasts, develop sex organs, widen hips, growth of pubic hair
How many days does the menstrual cycle last
28 days
What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle
Ovulation
What happens day 1-5 of the menstrual cycle
The lining breaks down (period)
Where does the embryo attach
The lining of the uterus
Where does fertilisation happen
Felopian tube
Name the 6 parts inside the womb where the baby is
Placenta, amnion, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid, uterus wall, cervix
What is sexual reproduction
The fusion of a male and female gamete
What is asexual reproduction and give an example
Reproductive from one organism such as strawberries creating runners
The three stages of birth
Labour, birth, removal of placenta
Advantages of breastfeeding
Good nutrients, antibodies, bonding between baby and mother
Natural contraception
Avoiding having sexual activities
Artificial contraception
Condom, diaphragm, the pill, the bar
What is ivf
In vitro fertilisation
What does in vitro mean
In glass
How does ivf take place
An egg is removed from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a lab
What are stem cells
A cell than can develop into any type of body cell
Where can you get stem cells
Embryos, umbilical cord and bone marrow
What are stem cells used for
Test new drugs and provide treatment for heart disease
