reproduction

Question 1

adolescence

Answer 1

The period of time when a child changes into an adult.

Question 2

anther

Answer 2

The part of a flower that produces pollen.

Question 3

carpel

Answer 3

The female reproductive part of the flower.

Question 4

cervix

Answer 4

The ring of muscle at the entrance to the uterus. It keeps the baby in place while the woman is pregnant.

Question 5

cilia

Answer 5

Tiny hairs on the surface of cells.

Question 6

condom

Answer 6

A barrier method of contraception, which prevents semen being released into the vagina.

Question 7

contraception

Answer 7

A method of preventing pregnancy.

Question 8

contraceptive pill

Answer 8

A chemical method of contraception.

Question 9

ejaculation

Answer 9

When semen is released from the penis.

Question 10

embryo

Answer 10

A ball of cells that forms when the fertilised egg divides.

Question 11

fertilisation

Answer 11

The process where the nucleus of a sperm cell joins with the nucleus of an egg cell.

Question 12

fetus

Answer 12

The name given to an unborn baby from eight weeks of development.

Question 13

filament

Answer 13

The part of a flower that holds up the anther.

Question 14

fluid sac

Answer 14

Contains fluid. This acts as a shock absorber, protecting the fetus from bumps.

Question 15

fruit

Answer 15

The part of a plant that contains seeds.

Question 16

gametes

Answer 16

Reproductive cells. The male gamete is a sperm cell and the female gamete is an egg cell.

Question 17

germination

Answer 17

The period of time when a seed starts to grow.

Question 18

implantation

Answer 18

The process where an embryo attaches to the lining of the uterus.

Question 19

menstrual cycle

Answer 19

The monthly cycle during which the uterus lining thickens, and then breaks down and leaves the body if an egg is not fertilised.

Question 20

ovary (human)

Answer 20

Contains egg cells.

Question 21

ovary (plant)

Answer 21

The part of a flower that contains ovules.

Question 22

oviduct

Answer 22

Tube that carries an egg to the uterus.

Question 23

ovulation

Answer 23

The release of an egg from an ovary.

Question 24

ovule

Answer 24

The female gamete of a plant.

Question 25

penis

Answer 25

The structure that caries sperm and semen out of the body.

Question 26

period

Answer 26

Loss of uterus lining through the vagina.

Question 27

petal

Answer 27

The brightly coloured part of a flower that attracts insects.

Question 28

placenta

Answer 28

The organ where substances pass between the mother's and the fetus's blood. It acts as a barrier, stopping infections and harmful substances reaching the fetus.

Question 29

pollen

Answer 29

The male gamete of a plant.

Question 30

pollination

Answer 30

The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.

Question 31

puberty

Answer 31

The physical changes that take place during adolescence.

Question 32

scrotum

Answer 32

The bag of skin that holds the testes.

Question 33

seed

Answer 33

The structure that develops into a new plant.

Question 34

seed dispersal

Answer 34

The movement of seeds away from the parent plant.

Question 35

semen

Answer 35

Fluid containing sperm.

Question 36

sepal

Answer 36

The special leaves found under the flower, which protect unopened buds.

Question 37

sexual intercourse

Answer 37

The process where the penis releases semen into the vagina.

Question 38

sperm cell

Answer 38

A cell containing male genetic material.

Question 39

sperm duct

Answer 39

Tube that carries sperm from the testes to the penis.

Question 40

stamen

Answer 40

The male reproductive part of the flower.

Question 41

stigma

Answer 41

The part of a flower that is sticky to catch grains of pollen.

Question 42

style

Answer 42

The part of a flower that holds up the stigma.

Question 43

testes

Answer 43

The testes produces sperm and the male sex hormones.

Question 44

umbilical cord

Answer 44

connects the fetus to the placenta.

Question 45

urethra

Answer 45

Tube that carries urine or sperm out of the body.

Question 46

uterus

Answer 46

Where a baby develops until its birth.

Question 47

vagina

Answer 47

Receives sperm during sexual intercourse. This is where the male's penis enters the female's body.