B11.5 Human Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are primary sexual characteristics ?
A
Found in humans since birth
Such as reproductive system organs such as testes and ovaries
2
Q
What are secondary sexual characteristics ?
A
Develop in humans during puberty
Caused by production of hormones
3
Q
What is puberty ?
A
The development of secondary sexual characteristics s due to hormones being released
Begins in humans 11-13 and prepares them for reproduction
4
Q
What is the male hormone, primary characteristic and secondary characteristics ?
A
Testosterone
Primary- tested
Secondary- facial hair, armpit hair and Pubic hair
5
Q
What is the female hormone, primary and secondary characteristics?
A
Eostrogen
Primary characterizes- ovaries, uterus
Secondary- breasts, periods, armpit hair, pubic hair
