Reproduction Flashcards
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scrotum
a sac that protects the testes
testis
a small ball inside the scotum that produces sperm
epididymis
a tube that stores sperm
sperm duct
transports the sperm into the seminal vesicle
prostate gland
adds thick fluid to the sperm to produce semen
urethra male
passes urine and semen from the body
penis
delivers semen into the vagina
ovary
produces eggs and makes female sex hormones
oviduct
tube that carries eggs from ovaries to uterus
uterus
accomodates the growing foetus
cervix
ring of muscle that allows fluids to pass through and keeps the foetus in the uterus
vagina
a muscular passageway where the penis enters during sexual intercourse
vulva
external opening to the vagina
urethra women
allows urine to pass out of the body
rectum
elastic sac that stores solid body waste before being passed as foeces
fallopian tubes
one of two tubes that connects an ovary to the uterus
bladder
urine is stored here before passing out the urethra
puberty
puberty is when the body of a child changes to be able to reproduce and involves hormones controlled by the brain
male puberty changes
the testes produce testosterone (produced in testes). Key changes: Growth of the testicles and penis, pubic hair develops, armpit hair, facial hair, chest hair, voice deepens
female puberty changes
the ovaries produce the hormones oestrogen progesterone (produced in ovaries). Key changes: growth to the breasts, growth of the pubic and armpit hair, hips become wider, periods start
amniotic fluid
Liquid that surrounds a baby as it develops, protecting it from harm by cushioning them.
umbilical chord
This carries nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between the placenta and foetus.
function of a placenta
The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy.
It provides oxygen and nutrients for the baby to grow and removes waste products from your baby’s blood.
The placenta attaches to the wall of your uterus, and your baby’s umbilical cord arises from it.
define fertilisation
The fusing of sperm and egg