Reproductive System Chap 10 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the process

A

Sperm&Egg-> Zygote -> Multiple cells -> Embroyo

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2
Q

Testis

A

Make sperm

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3
Q

Scrotum

A

Holds the testicles

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4
Q

Sperm ducts

A

carry sperm from the testes to the penis

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5
Q

Penis

A

Allows sperm to pass out of the male body

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6
Q

Puberty

A

The age at which a young person reaches sexual maturity

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7
Q

Ovary

A

Produces eggs

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8
Q

Fallopian tube

A

Collects the egg from the ovary and carries it to the uterus

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9
Q

Uterus

A

Where a Embroyo (baby) will develop

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10
Q

Cervix

A

The opening in the uterus

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11
Q

Vagina

A

The birth canal

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12
Q

Menstrual cycle: days 1-5

A

The lining of the uterus breaks down, blood passes out of the vagina

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13
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Menstrual cycle: days 6-13

A

A new lining develops in the uterus

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14
Q

Menstrual cycle: day 14

A

The egg is released from the ovary - ovulation

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15
Q

Menstrual cycle: days 15-28

A

The lining of the uterus remains in place, the cycle will begin again

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16
Q

The fertile period:

A

The days a woman can get pregnant

17
Q

How long can sperm stay alive for?

A

3 days

18
Q

How long can an egg stay alive for

A

2 days

19
Q

What is sexual intercourse also known as

A

Copulation

20
Q

Fertilisation

A

The joining of the nucleus of the egg and sperm

21
Q

Implantation

A

The attachment of the Embroyo to the lining of the uterus

22
Q

Pregnancy

A

Carrying an embryo in the uterus

23
Q

Placenta

A

Gives the baby food - oxygen and gets rid of waste products from its body

24
Q

Contraception

A

The prevention of pregnancy

25
Q

Zygote

A

Single cell