Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers) which have many jobs inside the body.

Answer 1

Endocrine System

Question 2

Produces thyroxine which controls metabolism

Answer 2

Thyroid Gland

Question 3

Produces adrenaline which helps you respond in stressful situations.

Answer 3

Adrenal Gland

Question 4

Master gland located in the brain and has many jobs.

Answer 4

Pituitary Gland

Question 5

When an egg cell and sperm cell come together.

Answer 5

Conception

Question 6

Pregnancy Length

Answer 6

9 months (36-38 Weeks)

Question 7

A developing baby in a mothers womb.

Answer 7

Fetus

Question 8

A life cycle stage from 12-18 where the body goes through many changes in preparation for adulthood.

Answer 8

Adolescence

Question 9

Allows humans to have children.

Answer 9

Male & Female Reproductive System

Question 10

Male reproductive cell.

Answer 10

Sperm Cell

Question 11

Male reproductive glands that make sperm cells and testosterone.

Answer 11

Testicles

Question 12

The male hormone that triggers sexual development in males.

Answer 12

Testosterone

Question 13

Female reproductive cell.

Answer 13

Egg Cell/Ovum

Question 14

Female reproductive glands that make egg cells and estrogen.

Answer 14

Ovaries

Question 15

Muscular organ that holds a baby during pregnancy.

Answer 15

Uterus

Question 16

The female hormone that triggers sexual development in females.

Answer 16

Estrogen

Question 17

Permission for a sexual act to occur. Should be verbal and clear.

Answer 17

Sexual Consent

Question 18

A disease that can be spread through sexual contact.

Answer 18

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Question 19

Ways to prevent pregnancy. Most popular methods are a condom for a male and birth control for a female.

Answer 19

Contraception

Question 20

Choosing to not be sexually active.

Answer 20

Sexual Abstinence

Question 21

Puberty Changes for Males

Answer 21

Testosterone levels increase
Hair under arms, in pubic areas, and eventually on face and chest
Shoulders widen
Voice begins to crack and get deeper
Gain the ability to get an erection and produce sperm

Question 22

Puberty Changes for Females

Answer 22

Estrogen levels increase
Hair under arms and in pubic area
Breasts develop
Waist narrows and hips widen
Begin menstrual cycle