Reproduction Part 2 Flashcards
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Male reproductive Organs
Sperm duct
Urethra
Glands
Scrotum
Testes
Testes
Makes sperm
Scrotum
Holds the testes
Sperm duct
Carries the sperm to the penis
Gland
Adds a liquid to the sperm
Urethra
Carries the sperm outside the body
Female reproductive organs
Vagina
Cervix
Oviduct
Ovary
Uterus
Vagina
Receives Sperm
Cervix
A ring of muscle
Oviduct
Carries eggs to the uterus
Uterus
Where the baby grows
Ovary
Eggs mature
1-5 days (period)
The uterus lining breaks downs
6-10 days (period)
The uterus lining thickens again
11-18 days (period)
Ovulation occurs
19-28 days (period)
The uterus lining thickens again
Ovulation
Female ovaries produce an egg every 28 days. This is called ovulation
Fertilisation
The egg and the sperm through the penis
Ejaculation
The ejection of the sperm through the penis
Implantation
The embryo sinks into the uterus lining.
Week 2 (pregnancy)
It travels to uterus and attaches into the uterus lining
Week 4 (pregnancy)
The offspring is as big as a baked beans (foetus)
Week 7 (pregnancy)
The baby is 1.5 cm. They have a heart, the eyes, brain and limbs being developed
Week 15 (pregnancy)
The baby is 9 cm and 70 grams. The foetus has finger nails, eyelashes and eyebrows