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Human reproduction Flashcards

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what changes take place girls bodies during puberty

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breasts, pubic hair, menstruation, body shape, body odour and acne

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what changes take place in boys bodies during puberty

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testicle and penis size increases, hair in pubic areas, limbs, chest, face, voice becomes deeper, body shape, body odour and acne

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how does reproduction occur

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pituitary gland controls body’s hormones and hormonal activities

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what to men produce when puberty occurs

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produce sperm and ensure to come in contact with a female egg cell

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what do women produce during puberty

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produce and store egg cells that can be fertilized by a male sperm cell

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what are the sex cells called that enable the body to produce sex cells

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gametes

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how does puberty start

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when pituitary gland releases hormones into the bloodstream

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what is the hormone in girls called

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oestrogen

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what is the hormone in males called

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testosterone

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what is the testes and scrotum

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two testes are contained in scrotum, scrotum keeps them at 35 degrees

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what is the sperm duct

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carries sperm from testes to urethra in the penis

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what is the penis

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external sex organ, needs to erect to deliver sperm into the vagina

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what is the urethra

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urine and semen moves through urethra during ejaculation

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what is the vagina

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tube that connects uterus to outside of body, acts as canal for penis during intercourse

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what is the uterus

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hollow with strong muscular walls to carry and protect the baby

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what are ovaries

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two on either side of uterus, produce oestrogen and contain the ova

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what are oviducts(tubes)

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mature ovum travels though these tubes into uterus, fertilization occurs

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what happens after the cycle of puberty has ended

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menopause

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what is menstruation

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no fertilized egg cell called zygote to implant in uterus and layer of blood and tissue no longer needed

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how often does menstrual cycle happen

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every 28-30 days

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name 6 types of contraceptives

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condom, diaphragm, tubal ligation in women, oral contraceptive pill, female i tea-uterine device(IUD), vasectomy

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