Human Reproduction

Question 1

What is the function of the scrotum

Answer 1

Regulates temperature

Protection

Question 2

What is the function of the testes

Answer 2

Lobules with seminiferous tubules

Produce sperm and testosterone

Question 3

What is the function of the epididymis

Answer 3

Where immature sperm become mature and are stored

Question 4

What is the function of the sperm duct

Answer 4

Pushes mature sperm forward

Question 5

What is the function of the urethra

Answer 5

Transports urine and semen

Question 6

What is the function of the prostate gland

Answer 6

Secretes fluid that aids transport of the sperm

Question 7

What is the function of cowpeas gland

Answer 7

Secretes fluid that neutralises acidic urine and lubricated the urethra

Question 8

semen contains what

Answer 8

Sperm from testes

Seminal fluid

Question 9

What is the structures of the ovaries

Answer 9

Germinal epithelium layer

Tiny sac like structures (prim follicles)

Question 10

Function of the ovaries

Answer 10

Forms and releases eggs and produces oestrogen and progesterone

Question 11

What are the structures of the Fallopian tubes

Answer 11

Lined with cilia

Finger like outgrowths called fimbria

Question 12

Functions of the Fallopian tubes

Answer 12

Site of fertilisation and first cell division

Enable egg and Zygote to move toward uterus

Question 13

What is the function of the uterus

Answer 13

Organ where blastocyst implants and grows

Question 14

How does puberty start

Answer 14

Hypothalamus in brain stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins

Question 15

What are the gonadotropins released

Answer 15

Interstitial cell stimulating hormone

Follicle stim hormone

Question 16

What is gametogenesis

Answer 16

The formation of mature gametes

Question 17

What is spermatogenesis

Answer 17

The production of mature sperm

Question 18

What are the steps of spermatogenesis

Answer 18

Form new spermatogonia
Primary spermatocytes
Two (n) secondary spermatocytes
Four haploid sperm cells

Question 19

What is oogenesis

Answer 19

The production of mature egg cells

Question 20

What are the stages of oogenesis

Answer 20

Primary follicles
Grow 2 Graafian follicles=2prim oocyte
Prim oocyte =egg

Question 21

What are the steps of gestation

Answer 21

Fertilisation 
Divided into 2 cell then morula 
Blastocyst 
Embryo and amnion 
Trophoblast to foetal period

Question 22

What is the importance of oestrogen and progesterone

Answer 22

Oestrogen =production of prog and other preg hormones

Progesterone =formation and maintenance of placenta

Question 23

What is the difference between and embryo and a foetus

Answer 23

Embryo=cell diff still taking place

Foetus=organs have developed

Question 24

What is the function of the chorion and. The chorionic villi

Answer 24

Large surface area for attachment and diffusion and placenta production

Question 25

What are the functions of the placenta

Answer 25

O2 and food teansferred to foetus Foetal waste to be excreted Maternal antibodies passed on Barrier and endocrine function(relaxin)

Question 26

What is the hormone that shows whether someone is pregnant or not

Answer 26

Human gonadotropin

Question 27

What is the amnion

Answer 27

Membrane that covers embryo

Question 28

What is the functions of the amniotic fluid

Answer 28

Medium for breathing and swallowing practice Protection Holds urine

Question 29

What does the umbilical chord consist of

Answer 29

``` Umbilical artery (deoxy and waste out) Umbilical vein (oxy and food in) ```

Question 30

What’s does the first trimester consist of

Answer 30

0-12weeks Nausea Vomiting End of period

Question 31

What does the 2nd trimester consist of

Answer 31

12-28 weeks Stronger Movement Not too heavy

Question 32

What does the 3rd trimester consist of

Answer 32

``` 28-40 weeks Final weight gain More movement Pre milk (colostrum) Brixton hicks ```

Question 33

What does birth consist of

Answer 33

Labour dilation of cervix forces for us and amnion to cervix Delivery Release of afterbirth

Question 34

What is the production of milk from the mammary glands called

Answer 34

Lactation

Question 35

What causes lactation

Answer 35

Oes and prog stimulate growth of the mammary glands Prolactin stimulates milk production Oxytocin stimulates release of milk