Vocabulary list

Question 1

Define mitosis

Answer 1

Mitosis is a form of cell division and is a continuous process. It is responsible for the repair, replacement and growth

Question 2

Define gametes

Answer 2

Is a sperm or egg cell

Question 3

Define Gonads

Answer 3

A sex organ - testes or an ovary

Question 4

Define zygote

Answer 4

The fertilised egg from which a new individual develops

Question 5

Define Gametogenesis

Answer 5

The formation and development of gametes

Question 6

Define Blastocyst

Answer 6

A hollow ball of cells formed during early embryonic development

Question 7

Define Primary sex organ

Answer 7

The organs that produce gametes; testes and ovaries

Question 8

Define Secondary sex organ

Answer 8

Organs essential for reproduction but which do not produce gametes

Question 9

Define Ovarian cycle

Answer 9

The regular series of events that take place an ovary of a non-pregnant female

Question 10

Define Ovulation

Answer 10

The release of an egg from the follicle

Question 11

Define Menstrual cycle

Answer 11

The regular series of changes that take place at the endometrium of a non-pregnant female

Question 12

Define Follicle stimulating hormone

Answer 12

A hormone that stimulates the development of a follicle in the ovary

Question 13

Define Luteinizing hormone

Answer 13

A hormone that promotes the final maturation o the ovarian follicle and the formation of the corpus luteum

Question 14

Define Mencarhe

Answer 14

Is the very first time a female has a menstrual cycle, this occurs at puberty

Question 15

Define Puberty

Answer 15

The period during which a person becomes sexually mature

Question 16

Define Fertilisation

Answer 16

Is the fusion of a sperm and egg

Question 17

Define Embryo

Answer 17

The early stage of development of an organism, in humans, from fertilisation to the end of the 8th week of pregnancy

Question 18

Define Foetus

Answer 18

The developing individual after the second month of pregnancy

Question 19

Define Gestation

Answer 19

The period of development of an organism in the uterus, the time between conception and birth

Question 20

Define Parturition

Answer 20

The process of birth

Question 21

Define differentiation

Answer 21

The process by which unspecialised cells develop special characteristics to suit their function

Question 22

Define stem cells

Answer 22

Cells that have the ability to produce different types of body cells

Question 23

Define Totoipotent

Answer 23

A stem cell capable to create any type of cell necessary for embryonic development (any part of the embryo and surrounding membranes)

Question 24

Define Pluripotent

Answer 24

Stem cells that are capable to give to many, but not all cell types necessary for foetal development (any part of the embryo)

Question 25

Define Multipotent

Answer 25

Stem cells that give rise to cells with a specific function