Human Reproduction Flashcards
What is reproduction
Production of new individual
Boy body changes
Growth of body hair
Growth spurt
Growth of testes
Parts of male reproductive system (5)
Scrotum-sac in which testes are held
Sperm ducts-carry sperm from testes to penis
Penis- allows sperm to pass through to Vaguna
Testes-make sperm
Urethra
Parts of female reproductive system 5
Ovaries-produce eggs
Fallopian tube-carry’s egg from ovaries to uterus
Uterus-place baby develops in
Cervix-opening or neck of uterus
Vagina-pens releases sperm into
What us the menstrual cycle
Series of changes that take place in human bodies
Menstrual cycle day 1-5
Lining of uterus breaks down and passes out of vagina
Menstrual cycle day 6-13
New lining develops
Day 14
Eggs released (ovulation)
Menstrual cycle 15-28
Lining remains in place until cycle starts again
What is fertile period
Day famale most likely to become intercourse if she has intercourse
How long do egg+ sperm last
Egg-2days
Sperm-5 to 7 days
What is fertilisation
Sperm joins with nucleus of an egg
Fertilised egg forms single cell called zygote
Amniotic fluid
Protects baby during pregnancy
Functions of placenta
Food+oxygen
Waste products transported out
What happens at stage 1 of birth
Muscle is uterus contract.contractions cause amnion to burst and water breaks (amnion fluid leaves through vaguna)