Cycle / Reproduction Flashcards

1
Q

primary / secondary sexual characteristics

A

born with . develop via puberty

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2
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stage 1

A

menstruation, uterus lining broken down w an unfertilised egg

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3
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stage 2

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egg matures in ovary, lining build

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4
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stage 3

A

ovulation, mature egg released ovary

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5
Q

stage 4

A

thick uterus lining

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6
Q

what releases hormones stimulating egg maturation?

A

pituitary gland

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7
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FSH

A

stimulate egg maturation in their follicle in ovary, stimulates oestrogen release

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8
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oestrogen

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in preparation for pregnancy, stimulates uterus lining growth, increase LH, decrease FSH

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9
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LH

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Luteinising, for ovulation, releases egg from ovary

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10
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progesterone

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via corpus luteum, maintain uterus lining for pregnancy after possible fertilisation, embryo-ready

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11
Q

seminal vesicle

A

semen secrets

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12
Q

penis

A

sperm placed into vagina, line with blood vessels (erection filled blood)

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13
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urethra

A

sperm exits

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14
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testes

A

development of sperm

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15
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epididymus

A

storing of sperm

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16
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scrotum

A

hold testes; external for optimum sperm development

17
Q

uterus

A

growth of baby

18
Q

fallopian tube/ oviduct

A

takes egg from an ovary to the uterus

19
Q

cervix

A

into uterus

20
Q

ovary

A

egg maturation

21
Q

vagina

A

mucus-like fluid walls for protective chemical against pathogens