Reproductive systems

Question 1

What is the fallopian used for

Answer 1

It holds the egg whilst it gets ready to be released into the uterus to either be fertilised or leave the body as period

Question 2

What is the uterus used for

Answer 2

It is an organ as well as a muscle used to hold the fertilised egg during a pregnancy

Question 3

Define implantation

Answer 3

The fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus

Question 5

Define penis

Answer 5

It is the male genital organ that helps urine to exit and to reproduce

Question 6

What is the sperm cells total magnification

Answer 6

Picture size(mm) divided magnification (1000)

Question 7

Define Amnion

Answer 7

Is the sac that hold the babyand the amniotic fluid

Question 9

Define placenta

Answer 9

Is an organ attached to the baby which helps to provide nutrients

Question 11

Define foetus

Answer 11

It is the fertilised egg that is attached to the mother via the umbilical cord

Question 12

Define testes

Answer 12

They produce sperm cells and are placed outside of the body

Question 16

What is the scrotum

Answer 16

It is a thin layer of skin used to protect the testes

Question 17

What is the total magnification of the egg cell

Answer 17

Picture size divided (mm) by (500)

Question 18

Define ejaculation

Answer 18

Semen is released from the sperm into the vagina

Question 19

Define Fertilisation

Answer 19

Is the process of when the egg and sperm cell meet/join

Question 21

What can uterine lining be used for in the reproductive system

Answer 21

The fertilised egg implant itself into the lining so it can grow

Question 23

Define umbilical cord

Answer 23

The cord allows food and oxygen to enter the baby and carries waste product and carbon dioxide out of the baby so she can release it

Question 24

Define embryo

Answer 24

It is the fertilised egg that has implanted itself into the uterus lining

Question 25

Define std

Answer 25

It is the sexually transmitted disease which is also a deadly infection

Question 26

Define contraception

Answer 26

Is what is used to prevent a pregnancy

Question 27

Define Amniotic fluid

Answer 27

Is the fluid that helps to protect the baby

Question 28

Define zygote

Answer 28

It is the fertilised egg

Question 29

Summary: what carries sperm out of the body

Answer 29

The penis

Question 30

What are gametes

Answer 30

Is the specific cell that are used in the process of reproduction

Question 31

Define cilia

Answer 31

The little hairs that line the uterus

Question 32

What is the vagina

Answer 32

It is a reproductive organ the can release the egg, give birth to a baby or urinate out of

Question 39

What is an ovary

Answer 39

They produce egg cells

Question 42

What is another name for the Fallopian tube

Answer 42

Oviduct

Question 43

Sperm cells

Answer 43

Contain male genetic material

Question 44

Sperm duct

Answer 44

Tube that carries sperm from testes to urethra

Question 45

Scrotum

Answer 45

Bag of skin that hold the testes

Question 46

Semen

Answer 46

Fluid containing sperm

Question 47

Testes

Answer 47

Produce sperm and male sex hormone

Question 48

Sexual intercourse

Answer 48

The process where the penis releases semen into the vagina

Question 49

Urethra

Answer 49

Tube that carries urine or sperm out of the body

Question 50

Cervix

Answer 50

- ring of muscle at the entrance of the uterus | - keeps baby in place during pregnancy

Question 51

Male glands

Answer 51

-produce nutrients that help to keep sperm alive

Question 52

Erection

Answer 52

- penis swells with blood | - bladder cannot empty at this time

Question 53

Fertilisation

Answer 53

Process when the sperm cell joins with the egg cell

Question 54

Implantation

Answer 54

Embryo attaches to the uterus lining

Question 55

Gestation

Answer 55

Pregnancy

Question 56

Foetus

Answer 56

-name given to unborn baby form eight weeks of development

Question 57

Placenta

Answer 57

- organ that passes nutrients from mother to baby | - prevents any harmful substances touching the baby

Question 58

Affects of smoking and drinking alcohol on baby

Answer 58

- smoking = baby being born earlier | - alcohol = damage to baby’s brain

Question 59

Baby’s development :

Answer 59

- 1 week = cells specialise - 4 weeks = spine, brain form + heart beats - 9 weeks = foetus = tiny movement + eyes etc. from - 12 weeks = uses muscles to kick

Question 60

Period

Answer 60

Loss of uterus lining through vagina

Question 61

Menstrual cycle

Answer 61

- woman’s monthly cycle - uterus lining thickens - then breaks down if egg is not fertilised - lasts 28 days

Question 62

Ovulation

Answer 62

-release of egg from ovary

Question 63

Contraception

Answer 63

-method of preventing pregnancy

Question 64

Contraceptive pull

Answer 64

- chemical method of contraception | - contains hormones that stop ovulation

Question 65

Condoms

Answer 65

- barrier method of contraception | - prevents stds

Question 66

Menstrual cycle process

Answer 66

- day 1 = blood from uterus lining leaves - day 5 = bleeding stop, lining re grows - day. 14 = egg is released from ovary and travels to oviduct

Question 67

Changes of uterus whilst baby develops

Answer 67

- increase in size - stretches - placenta develops - develops amniotic fluid

Question 68

How is the placenta adapter to support baby

Answer 68

- large surface area for diffusion - capillaries of baby and mother are very close together for diffusion - rich blood supply

Question 69

How can having one blocked oviduct affect chances of pregnancy

Answer 69

- halves chances - only one ovum available at a time - sperm cannot reach the ovum