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16 Human Sexual Reproductive System Flashcards

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1
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What is the name of the male sex cell?

A

sperm

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2
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What is the name of the female sex cell?

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egg

aka ovum

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3
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What is the name of part A?

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sperm duct

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4
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What is the name of part B?

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urethra

aka testes

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5
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What is the name of part C?

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sex glands

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6
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What is the name of part D?

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testes

aka testis

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7
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What is the name of part E?

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penis

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What is the function of a sperm duct?

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transport sperm to urethra

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9
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What is the function of a testis?

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to produce sperms and male sex hormones

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What is the function of a urethra?

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to transport sperms and urine seperately

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11
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What is the function of a penis?

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to deposit sperm in the vagina of female

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12
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What is the function of sex glands?

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to produce nutrient fluid to nourish the sperms

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13
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What is the name of part A?

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oviduct

aka fallopian tube

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14
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What is the name of part B?

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ovary

aka oviduct

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15
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What is the name of part C?

A

vagina

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16
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What is the name of part D?

A

uterus

aka womb

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17
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What is the name of part E?

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cervix

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18
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What is the function of the vagina?

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A site where sperms are deposited.

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19
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What is the function of the ovary?

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It produces eggs and female sex hormones.

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20
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What is the function of the fallopian tube?

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It collects the egg released and transport it to the uterus.

21
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What is the function of the uterus?

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It holds the developing fetus during pregnancy.

22
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What is the function of the cervix?

A

It connects the uterus to the vagina.

23
Q

What is puberty?

A

A stage in life where both boys and girls undergoes physical changes that allow reproduction to start.

24
Q

What are some of the physical changes that happen during puberty for boys?

There are 2 changes to the voice, 3 changes to the body and 2 changes to the reproductive organs.

A

Voice
1) voice box enlarges
2) voice deepens
Body
1) Hair growth in the armpits and pubic regions
2) Hair growth on face, chest and limbs.
3) Increased muscle strength
Reproductive organs
1) Testes produce sperms and male sex hormones
2) Penis enlarges

25
Q

What are some of the physical changes that happen during puberty for girls?

There are 3 changes to the body and 2 changes to the reproductive organs.

A

Body
1) Hair growth in the armpits and pubic regions
2) Hips broaden
3) Breasts grows bigger
Reproductive organs
1) Ovaries produce mature eggs and female sex hormones
2) mensturation begins

26
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What is menstruation?

A

A process that involves the breaking down of the uterine lining and discharge through the vagina.

27
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How long is a typical menstrual cycle?

A

28 days

28
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What are the 4 stages of the menstrual cycle?

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1) Menstruation
2) Repair and growth of uterine lining
3) Ovulation
4) Further thickening of uterine lining

29
Q

Look at the diagram. When is it the fertile period?
Day ____ to Day ____

A

Day 11 to Day 18

This fertile period usually happens 10 days after the first menstrual discharge.

30
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What is fertilisation?

A

The fusing of an egg with a sperm.

31
Q

State the 2 permanent birth control methods.

A

1) vasectomy (male)
2) tubal ligation (female)

32
Q

Describe how vasectomy works to prevent pregnancy.

A

The sperm ducts are cut and tied back.
This prevents the sperm from entering the urethra.
No sperms will be deposited at the vagina.

33
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Describe how tubal ligation works to prevent pregnancy.

A

The oviducts are cut and tied back.
This prevents the sperm from reaching the egg.

34
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State the 6 methods of temporary birth control methods.

A

1) condoms
2) diaphragm
3) rhythm method
4) contraceptive pills
5) spermicide
6) intra-uterine device (IUD)

35
Q

What are Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)?

A

Infections that spread during sexual contact.

36
Q

Give 2 examples of STI spread by bacteria.

A

1) gonorrhoea
2) syphilis

37
Q

Give 1 example of STI spread by virus.

A

HIV

HIV is short for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

38
Q

What are some of the symptoms of gonorrhoea?

Give at least 2 symptons.

A

1) burning sensation during urination
2) discharge of pus from the penis or vagina
3) pain in the lower abdomen

You need not list every single one. Just need to know at least 2.

39
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What are some possible long-term effects of gonorrhoea on the body?

A

1) infertility
2) long-term pelvic or abdominal pain

40
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What are some of the symptoms of syphilis?

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1) painless sores and red rashes
2) fever
3) headache
4) sore throat
5) patchy hair loss
6) weight loss
7) muscle ache
8) fatigue

41
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What are some possible long-term effects of syphilis on the body?

A

1) blindness
2) paralysis
3) major brain and heart damage
4) infertility

42
Q

What are some of the symptoms of HIV?

A

flu-like sypmtons suchas headache, muscle ache, sore throat and fatigue at the later stage of the infection

43
Q

What are some possible long-term effects of HIV on the body?

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1) developed into AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) which weakens the immune system
2) complications from other diseases
3) death

44
Q

State 3 other ways that STI can be spread besides sexual contact.

A

1) blood transfusion with containminated blood
2) sharing of containminated needles
3) an infected mother passing to child during child birth or breast feeding

45
Q

What medicine is used to treat STI caused by bacteria?

A

antibiotics

46
Q

What is abortion?

A

The delibrate ending of a pregnancy.

47
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What are the 2 main reasons for abortion?

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1) the family is not ready
2) the pregnant woman is suffering from life-threating medical conditions

48
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What are the 2 after effects of abortion?

A

1) may affect the chances of future pregnancy
2) couple may develop depression and anxiety due to guilt.

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