3.2 The Process of Reproduction Flashcards
is a fundamental
biological process carried out by
different living organisms to
produce their young ones or
offspring.
Reproduction
plays a significant role in the
continuity of species from one
generation to another
generation.
Reproduction?
The process when a
mature ovum is released
from the ovary and
travels to the fallopian
tube for possible
fertilization.
Ovulation
Union of the sperm and the
ovum.
Fertilization
The process when an
offspring develops within
the mother’s womb.
Pregnancy
Rolled over the penis
Male Condom
Continuous release of
hormones
Implantable
Hormone
Woman predicts the day
of ovulation by keeping
a calendar of each
menstrual cycle
Calendar Method
Vasectomy for males
and tubal ligation for
females
Sterilization
Contains synthetic
estrogen
Birth Control Pills
Given in the first days of
the menstruation and
then every 2-3months
Birth Control
Injection
Removal of the penis
from the vagina before
ejaculation.
Withdrawal
Shaped like a “T” and
a bit bigger than a
quarter, an IUD fits
inside your uterus.
Intrauterine Device
(IUD)
Failure of the fetus to descend
through the birth canal.
Obstructed Labor
A medical condition in which a hole develops
in the birth canal as a result of childbirth. This
can be between the vagina and rectum,
ureter, or bladder.
Obstetric Fistula