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Unit 16 - Human Reproduction Flashcards

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Label the following diagram of the male reproductive system

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State 2 functions of the testes

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  • They produce hormones
  • They produce sperm
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State 2 functions of the penis

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  • Can become firm, to insert into the vagina of the female during sexual intercourse in order to transfer sperm
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State 2 functions of the male urethra

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  • It allows urine to exit the body from the bladder
  • It is used during ejaculation to release semen
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State the function of the scrotum

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A sac that holds the testes outside the body, keeping them cooler than body temperature

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State the function of the sperm duct

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Muscluar tube that links the testis to the urethra to allow the passage of semen containing sperm

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State the function of the prostate gland

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It produces prostate fluid which combines with sperm cells to make semen

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Label the following diagram of the female reproductive system

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State 2 functions of the ovaries

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  • They produce eggs
  • They produce hormones
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State 2 functions of the vagina

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  • To receive the penis during intercourse
  • It is used as the birth canal during childbirth
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State the function of the oviduct

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  • Carries an ovum to the uterus, with propulsion provided by tiny cilia in the wall
  • It is also the site of fertilisation
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State 2 functions of the cervix

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  • A ring of muscle, seperating the vagina from the uterus
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Define fertilisation

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The fusion of the nucleus of a male gamete with the nucleus of a female gamete

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Compare sperm and egg cells in terms of size

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Sperm cells are significantly smaller than egg cells

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Compare sperm and egg cells in terms of structure and shape

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Sperm cells are long and thin with a head and tail whereas egg cells are large and in the shape of a sphere or ovoid

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Compare sperm and egg cells in terms of their ability to move

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  • Sperm cells have large energy stores and a long tail to help them to move quickly
  • Egg cells do not have this and so are relatively non-motile
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Compare sperm and egg cells in terms of the number of each cell

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There are many more sperm cells than egg cells (up to 100 million sperm per millilitre of ejaculate)

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State 2 adaptive features of sperm cells

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  • Long flagellum
  • Contain enzymes
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Explain 3 adaptive features of sperm cells

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  • Lots of mitochondria in the middle section provide energy for movement
  • Enzymes in the acrosome break down the outer membrane of the egg
  • Long whip-like flagellum used for movement
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State 2 adaptive features of egg cells

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  • Large energy stores
  • Jelly-like coat
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Explain the 2 adaptive features of egg cells

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  • Large energy stores allow for lots of cell divisions and growth
  • Jelly-like coat ensures that only one sperm can fertilise the egg as it changes after fertilisation
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Briefly describe the early development of an embryo

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  • After fertilisation a zygote is formed
  • The zygote implants in the uterus wall and becomes an embryo
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What is the function of the umbilical cord?

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  • It delivers oxygenated blood and nutrients to the developing foetus
  • It removes deoxygenated blood and waste products from the developing foetus
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What is the function of the placenta?

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  • To allow the removal of waste gases and excretory products from the foetus
  • To act as a barrier for toxins and pathogens
  • To provide the foetus with dissolved nutrients
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What is the function of the amniotic sac and amniotic fluid?
They help to protect the developing foetus
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Describe the growth of the foetus over time
* The foetus begins by developing and becoming more complex * In the later stages of pregnancy, the foetus increases in size
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How can certain toxins and pathogens be harmful to the developing foetus?
The toxins and pathogens can pass across the placenta and can damage the foetus
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Name one toxin that can affect a developing foetus
Nicotine found in cigarette smoke
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Name one pathogen that can affect a developing foetus
The rubella virus
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Describe how women should control their diet during pregnancy
* Avoid smoking or drinking as this can damage the foetus * Make sure to have a balanced diet with a focus on nutrients like iron for the development of blood and calcium for the development of bones
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State one advantage of breastfeeding over bottle feeding using formula milk
Breastfeeding provides the child with important antibodies from the mother which provides protection against disease
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State one disadvantage of breastfeeding over bottle feeding using formula milk
Breastfeeding may be painful for the mother
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State one advantage of bottle feeding using formula milk over breastfeeding
The mother does not need to control her diet to provide the correct nutrients to her baby
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State one disadvantage of bottle feeding using formula milk over breastfeeding
Bottle feeding can be an extra expense for parents
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State the 6 main stages of labour and birth
* The amniotic sac breaks (water breaking) * The muscles in the wall of the uterus contract * Widening of the cervix opening (dillation) * Passage of the baby through the vagina * Tying and cutting the umbilical cord * Delivery of the afterbirth
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What role does testosterone play during puberty?
* Triggers growth and development of the penis and testes * Causes the voice to deepen * Triggers the growth of pubic hair * Increases muscle mass
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What role does oestrogen play during puberty?
* Increases breast size * Triggers the development of the uterus * It causes eggs to mature during the menstrual cycle
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Where is oestrogen secreted from?
The ovaries
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Where is progesterone secreted from?
The ovaries
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What happens on day 1-4 of the menstrual cycle?
The uterus lining is shed during menstruation
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What happens on day 4-14 of the menstrual cycle?
The uterus lining then begins to grow again in preparation to receive an egg
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What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
An egg is released
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What happens on day 14-28 of the menstrual cycle?
The lining of the uterus is maintained
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What does follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) do?
FSH stimulates the follicle to mature and release oestrogen
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What does luteinising hormone (LH) do?
A surge in LH causes the release of an egg from a follicle (ovulation)
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What does progesterone do?
Progesterone maintains the womb lining
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What hormone does progesterone inhibit?
Progesterone inhibits follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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