Cycle / Reproduction Flashcards
primary / secondary sexual characteristics
born with . develop via puberty
stage 1
menstruation, uterus lining broken down w an unfertilised egg
stage 2
egg matures in ovary, lining build
stage 3
ovulation, mature egg released ovary
stage 4
thick uterus lining
what releases hormones stimulating egg maturation?
pituitary gland
FSH
stimulate egg maturation in their follicle in ovary, stimulates oestrogen release
oestrogen
in preparation for pregnancy, stimulates uterus lining growth, increase LH, decrease FSH
LH
Luteinising, for ovulation, releases egg from ovary
progesterone
via corpus luteum, maintain uterus lining for pregnancy after possible fertilisation, embryo-ready
seminal vesicle
semen secrets
penis
sperm placed into vagina, line with blood vessels (erection filled blood)
urethra
sperm exits
testes
development of sperm
epididymus
storing of sperm