Reproductive Vocabulary

Question 1

Cervix

Answer 1

Protective barrier and Passageway between the uterus and vagina

Question 2

Condoms

Answer 2

Only contraceptive that prevents STIs AND Pregnancy

Question 3

Contraception

Answer 3

An artificial method of preventing pregnancy

Question 4

Spermatogenesis

Answer 4

The formation of a mature sperm cell

Question 5

Semen

Answer 5

Sperm containing fluid

Question 6

Oogenesis

Answer 6

The formation of a mature egg cell

Question 7

Menstrual Cycle

Answer 7

The build up and breakdown of the endometrium, synched with the ovarian cycle (oogenesis)

Question 8

Embryo

Answer 8

An early developmental stage of a babies life where organs develop and lasts about 8 weeks (during pregnancy)

Question 9

Placenta

Answer 9

Develops in the uterus during pregnancy and provides a lifeline between the baby and the mother
(transfers nutrients, removes wastes, provides oxygen)

Question 10

Hermaphrodite

Answer 10

An organism with male and female characteristics

Question 11

Fetus

Answer 11

At week 9 an embryo is now considered a fetus, baby grows in size and weight and is less dependent upon the mother

Question 12

Oxytocin

Answer 12

Stimulates uterine muscles to contract

Question 13

Identical Twins

Answer 13

One fertilized egg splits and forms two embryo

Question 14

Fraternal Twins

Answer 14

Two eggs are fertilized at the same time

Question 15

Infertility

Question 16

IVF

Answer 16

Egg is fertilized outside of the body

Question 17

IUD

Answer 17

T-shaped device put in the uterus to prevent pregnancy

Question 18

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