B11.5 Flashcards
function of testes
production of sperm and testosterone
function of scrotum
the sac which holds the testes to maintain them at a cooler temperature
function of sperm ducts
these are the tubes that carry the sperm from the testes to the urethra
function of prostate gland
stores and releases an alkaline liquid that makes up 30% of the sperm released
function of urethra
a tube that carries semen from the sperm duct through the penis and out. It also can transport urine
function of penis
the organ that helps deliver semen from the male to female
function of ovaries
produces eggs and oestrogen
function of oviducts
tubes that transfer the egg from the uterus
function of uterus
holds the embryo and uterus during pregnancy
function of cervix
this is the neck of the uterus through which the foetus exists in birth
function of vagina
this is the tube that holds the penis during sexual intercourse and also the passage through which the foetus exists
what happens in puberty?
the reproductive organs become active and the body takes on its adult form
what is the main female hormone?
oestrogen
what happens on day 1 of menstruation?
menstruation begins, the walls of the uterus break down and leaves through the vagina in the form of blood
what happens on day 5 menstruation?
menstruation ends
what happens on days 6-14 in menstruation?
lining of the uterus is being built up in preparation for the implantation of the zygote. Ovaries prepare several eggs.
what happens on day 14 of menstruation?
ovulation occurs
what happens on days 15-28 in menstruation?
the lining of the uterus continues to be built up. The empty sac in the ovary releases progesterone which aids the build up of the lining of the uterus
what does FSH do?
causes eggs in ovary to mature and stimulates secretion of oestrogen
what does LH do?
stimulates release of egg at ovulation
what does oestrogen and progesterone do?
both cause a build-up and maintenance of the lining of the uterus
