Chapter 16 - Human Sexual Reproductive systems

Question 1

Why is reproduction important?

Answer 1

It ensures the passing of genetic information from one generation to another.

Question 2

What are the parts of the male reproductive system?

Answer 2

Sex glands, sperm duct, scrotum, urethra, testis/testes, penis

Question 3

What is the function of the sex glands?

Answer 3

Secretes a fluid containing nutrients & enzymes
Provides sperms with energy to move

Question 4

What is the function of the sperm duct?

Answer 4

Carries sperms from the testis to the urethra

Question 5

What is the function of the scrotum?

Answer 5

A bag of skin that holds the testes outside the body

Question 6

What are the functions of the urethra?

Answer 6

A tube which leads to the outside of the body which carries sperm and urine at different times

Question 7

What is the function of the testes/testis?

Answer 7

Produces sperm and male sex hormones (testosterone)

Question 8

What is the function of the penis?

Answer 8

Becomes erect when sexually excited
Sperms are ejaculate through here during sexual intercourse

Question 9

What are the parts of the female reproductive system?

Answer 9

Oviduct, ovary, cervix, uterus, vagina

Question 10

What is the function of the oviduct?

Answer 10

A muscular tube which pushes the egg along the oviduct towards the uterus
Site for fertilisation

Question 11

What is the function of the ovary?

Answer 11

Produces eggs & female sex hormones
The ovaries take turns to produce an egg every month