Chapter 5 - Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

Bladder

Answer 1

a muscular membranous sac in the abdomen which receives urine from the kidneys and stores it for excretion

Question 2

Vas deferens

Answer 2

the duct which conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra

Question 3

Seminal Vesicle

Answer 3

each of a pair of glands which open into the vas deferens near to its junction with the urethra and secrete many of the components of semen

Question 4

Semen

Answer 4

the male reproductive fluid, containing spermatozoa in suspension

Question 5

Prostate Gland

Answer 5

Secretes liquid that is added to sperm cells to form semen. Secreted fluid is alkaline and contains enzymes. Keeps sperm cells alive within the female reproductive tract

Question 6

Puberty

Answer 6

Life stage when sex glands become active and bodily changes occur to enable reproduction

Question 7

Hormones

Answer 7

Chemical substances produced by glands and circulated in the blood. Hormones have specific effects in the body