Human Reproduction

Question 1

testicle

Answer 1

• the production of sperm

- secrete testosterone

Question 2

scrotum

layer of skin around the testicle

Answer 2

• protects testicle

- temp control in the sperm

Question 3

germinal epithelium

Answer 3

seminiferous tubules are lined with special cells

Question 4

seminiferous tubules

Answer 4

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Question 5

epididymis

Answer 5

store sperm temporarily

Question 6

penis

Answer 6

• insures that internal fertilisation takes place

- release of semen

Question 7

prostate gland (just below bladder)

Answer 7

-neutralises the pH of the vagina

Question 8

seminal vessicle

Answer 8

-releases sugar (fructose)

use sugar in order to produce energy - sperm can swim

Question 9

Cowper’s gland

below prostate gland

Answer 9

• acts as lubricant to help sperm swim faster

- releases a liquid prior to ejaculation to clear the urethra of any residual urine

Question 10

urethra

Answer 10

• urination

- ejaculation

Question 11

sertoli cells

Answer 11

germinal epithelium cells develop into larger columnar cells

Question 12

leidig cells

Answer 12

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Question 13

sperm

Answer 13

a structure that carries the male gametes

Question 14

semen

Answer 14

sperm + glandular liquids

Question 15

ovary

Answer 15

• produces egg cells
• releases oestrogen - released by follicle
• releases progesterone - released by corpus luteum

Question 16

ejaculation

Answer 16

release of sperm

Question 17

erection

Answer 17

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Question 18

fallopian tubes / oviduct

Answer 18

• fertilisation takes place

- contracts and relaxes (makes peristalsis movements) - pushes egg cells towards uterus

Question 19

uterus

Answer 19

• embryo develops

- contract during birthing process (push baby into vag)

Question 20

cervix

Answer 20

• protects uterus against infection

- during birth - dialate about 10 cm so that baby’s head can pass

Question 21

endometrium

Answer 21

• required for implantation (blastocyst attaches to endometrium)
• once that happens, form part of placenta

Question 22

vagina

Answer 22

• serves as birth canal

- semen will be released during internal fertilisation

Question 23

condoms

Answer 23

prevent STI’s

Question 24

Diaphragm

Answer 24

prevents sperm from entering uterus

Question 25

IUD

Answer 25

prevents implantation

Question 26

morning after pill

Answer 26

delays ovulation

Question 27

birth control pill/patch (contraceptive)

Answer 27

prevens ovulation

-synthetic progesterone inhibts FSH and LH

Question 28

vasectomy

Answer 28

prevents sperm from reaching urethra

Question 29

rhythm method

Answer 29

having sex on “safe days”

Question 30

tubal ligation

Answer 30

prevents fertilisation

Question 31

spermicide

Answer 31

kills sperm