H: Human Reproduction

Question 1

FSH

Answer 1

Follicle Stimulating Hormone, which stimulates oestrogen production and the growth of follicles (egg-sacs) in the ovary. It is secreted by the pituitary gland.

Question 2

Embryo

Answer 2

The developing human offspring inside the womb.

Question 3

Gametes

Answer 3

The sex cells-sperm in males, ova (eggs) in females.

Question 4

In vitro fertilisation

Answer 4

Fertilisation outside the womb. “In vitro” means in a test tube (or glass dish).

Question 5

LH

Answer 5

Luteinising Hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, which stimulates ovulation.

Question 6

Oestrogen

Answer 6

Female hormone secreted by the ovaries.

Question 7

Ovaries

Answer 7

A pair of organs in the female reproductive system where ova (eggs) are produced.

Question 8

Ovary

Answer 8

One of the two reproductive organs (ovaries) which produce eggs (ova) and sex hormones.

Question 9

Progesterone

Answer 9

Female hormone secreted by the ovaries.

Question 10

Sexual reproduction

Answer 10

Reproducing which involves the fusing of male and female gametes to form genetically unique daughter cells.

Question 11

Testosterone

Answer 11

The main male sex hormone, secreted in the testes.

Question 12

Uterus

Answer 12

Aka womb - this is where the fertilised ovum develops.

Question 13

Womb

Answer 13

The organ in females in which babies are conceived and carried. Also called the uterus.

Question 14

Zygote

Answer 14

A fertilised egg, resulting from the union of two gametes.