Reproduction Flashcards

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What is sexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction involves the production of male and female gametes (sex cells) which then fuse together (fertilisation)

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What does sexual reproduction lead to?

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Variety in the off-spring

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What are sperm and egg cells known as?

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Specialised cells known as gametes

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What is Meiosis?

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These cells are produced by a type of cell division called meiosis

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What are gametes?

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Haploid

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What does haploid mean?

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Half the number of chromosomes (23)

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Why do sperm and egg cells have to be haploid?

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So after fertilisation you have a diploid organism

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Where are sperm produced?

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Testes

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What is the male hormone called?

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Testosterone

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How big is the human sperm cell?

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1/20th centimetres long

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What does the flagellum do?

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Beats rapidely to propel sperm

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What does the streamlined head contain?

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Enzymes

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What are egg cells called?

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Ova

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Where are egg cells produced?

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Ovaries

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What are the female hormones called?

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Oestrogen and progesterone

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What do egg cells have?

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A haploid nucleus which is produced by meiosis but they are much larger than sperm cells

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Why so sperm need a lower temperature, and what temperature is this?

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To develop normally and 35°C

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Where does the scrotum lie?

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Outside the body

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Where does the sperm duct lead from?

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Each of the testes to a point just below the bladder

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Where does the sperm duct join with?

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Urethra - which runs down the centre of the penis

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Where is the urethra connected to?

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Bladder as well as the sperm ducts.

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What does the urethra carry?

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Urine from the bladder as well as sperm.

BUT NEVER AT THE SAME TIME

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Where is the prostate gland?

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At the junction of the sperm ducts and urethra.

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What does the glands in the penis create?

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Semen for the sperm to swim in

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What is the protective covering on the penis called?
Foreskin
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How often is an egg released from the ovaries?
Every month
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How are ovaries connected to the uterus?
By oviducts
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Where does fertilisation occur?
Uterus
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The uterus has a tight neck called…
The cervix
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How many sperm are released from a male?
500 million sperm
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Where does sperm and egg meet up?
In the oviduct
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What is the journey of the sperm to the egg?
Vagina - cervix - uterus - oviducts
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What is the fertilised egg cell know as?
Zygote - this is the first cell of a new individual
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As the zygote travels down the oviduct….
It divides by meiosis many times to form a ball of cells known as an embryo
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What is the embryo supported by?
Amnion, amniotic fluid, fluid, umbilical cord and placenta
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Give an example of mechanical contraception?
Condom
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What is the mechanical method of contaception?
A barrier that prevents sperm entering the vagina
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What is an advantage of mechanical contraception?
Easily obtained. Protects against STIs eg HIV
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What is a disadvantage of mechanical contraception?
Unreliable if not used properly
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What is an example of chemical contraception?
Contraceptive pill
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What is the method of chemical contraception?
Taken regularly by the female. Prevents ovualation by changing hormone levels
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What is an advantage of chemical contraception?
Very reliable - when taken correctly it is 99% effective
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What is a disadvantage of chemical contraception?
Female needs to remember to take the pill. Side effects. Does not protect against STIs
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What is a side effect of chemical contraception?
Weight gain, mood swings or an increased risk of blood clots
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What is the surgical contraception example number 1?
Vasectomy
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What is a surgical contraception example 2?
Female sterilisation
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What is a surgical contraception method 1?
Sperm tubes are cut preventing sperm entering the penis
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What is surgical contraception method 2?
Oviducts are cut preventing fertilisation
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Both advantages of surgical contraception?
Virtually 100% reliable
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What are both disadvantages of surgical contraception?
Difficult or impossible to reverse
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Where does the embryo become attached?
The embryo becomes implanted to the wall of the uterus
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What will the uterus have developed?
A thick lining that holds and nourishes the embryo
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What does the embryo do after implantation?
Differentiates to produce a variety of tissues and organs
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What is the embryo reffered to after a few weeks?
A foetus
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What is the amnion?
A protective membrane that develops around the embryo.
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What does the amnion contain?
Amniotic fluid - which cushions the embryo from knocks or bumps
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What does the umbilical vein carry?
Carries substances from the mother to the foetus
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What does the umbilical artery carry?
Carries substances from the foetus to the mother
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What travels through the umbilical vein?
Oxygen, glucose, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, water and hormones
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What travels through the umbilical artery?
Carbon dioxide and urea
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What is the placenta very rich in?
Maternal blood vessels
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What in the placenta are very close together?
The maternal and foetal blood systems.
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Why are the 2 blood systems separe in the placenta?
To allow diffusion of gasses wnd nutrients to take place in either direction.
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Why is it important that the maternal and foetal blood not mix in the placenta?
The mother and foetus may be of different blood groups - if they mixed they would clump and cause death.
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What is the placenta adapted for?
Diffusion of material between mother and foetus by having a surface area.
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What is the placenta subdivided into?
Many villi that extend the uterine wall - these villi increase the surface area contact between maternal and foetal blood systems.
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What is it called when people avoid having sex with a women when the women is ovulating?
Rhythm or natural methods.
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Why so sone people choose to avoid having sex with women during ovulation
Religious or ethical reasons
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Why is it a much less effective method compared to other methods?
In many women the menstrual cycle is irregular, making it difficult to know exactly when an egg is being released
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Where is the site of production of testosterone?
Testes
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Where is the site of the production of oestrogen?
Ovaries in females
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These hormones are important in the development of the…
Secondary sexual characteristics
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What is an argument for IVF
Gives an infertile couple chance to have a child, or same sex.
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What is the 1st argument against IVF?
There are more embyros produced than are used in IVF and therefore some may be destroyed which can raise religious objections.
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What is the 2nd argument against IVF?
Expensive
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What is step 1 of fertility treatment?
Egg production stimulated by hormone therapy
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What is step 2 of fertility treatment?
Eggs retrieved from ovary
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What is step 3 of fertility treatment?
Sperm sample provided
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What is step 4 of fertility treatment?
Eggs and sperm combined to allow fertilization
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What is step 5 of fertility treatment?
Fertilized eggs introduced into uterus
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What is the controvery with fertility treatment?
It is possible to screen embryos to check for abnormalities or for particular characteristics.
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What are causes of infertility in males?
Do not produce enough sperm Sperm may be unhealthy (without tails) Impotence Complications of some STDs
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What is impotence
Inability to achieve and maintain an erection
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Why may sperm be unhealthy?
Smoking or taking excess alcohol
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What will same sex couples also need to have kids?
IVF
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Cause 1 of infertility in females
Oviducts may be blocked or twisted (due to infections)
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Cause 2 of infertility in females
Complications of some STDs
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Cause 3 of infertility in females
Failure of ovaries to produce eggs
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Cause 4 of infertility in females
Vagina may be hostile, i.e to sperm entering, eg. The lining may be too thick or acid
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Cause 5 of infertility in females
Lining of the uterus does mot develop properly to enable implantation to occur
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How does the hormone treatment work?
Fertility drugs are given to a female to increase egg population. This may solve the problem of low egg production
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How does IVF treament work, step 1?
The women is given fertility drug to produce multiple eggs
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How does IVF treament work, step 2?
The eggs are collected from the ovaries surgically
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How does IVF treament work, step 3?
Several succesful embryos are placed in the woman’s uterus - (she will have undergone hormonal treatment to ensure uterus is ready)
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How does IVF treament work, step 4?
If the process is successful an embryo will implant in the uterus lining
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How does IVF treament work, step 5?
Only a small number of embryos are placed in the uterus to give balance between a successful pregnancy and avoiding multiple births
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How long does the mentrual cycle last?
28 days
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What is menstraution?
The blood - rich uterine lining breaks down (if pregnancy dows not occur) and is passed out of the body
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The uterine lining repairs iteseld and…
Builds up again in preparation of implantation should pregnancy result
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What is ovulation?
Egg is released from ovary
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What happens to the uterine if pregnancy does occur?
The uterine lining will become even thicker and a placenta forms
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What happens to the uterine if a preganancy does not occur?
No futher development of the uterine lining