human reproduction Flashcards
reproduction
to produce offsprings for the continuity of the generation
gametogenesis
process of formation of gametes
insemination
transfer of sperm into the female reproductive tract
fertilisation
fusion of sperm and ovum to form zygote
implantation
attachment of blastocyst into the uterine endometrium
gestation
the entire time period for the development of the foetus
parturition
delivery of the baby
scrotum
sac like structure which encloses the testis
penis
it is the external genitalia having erectile tissue using which the erection and enlargement of the penis occur
spermatogenesis
the entire event of formation of sperm from spermatogonia
spermiogenesis
the generation of sperm from the spermatid
spermiation
the release of sperms from the seminiferous tubule
lactation
milk is synthesised towards the end of pregnancy and after the child birth
oogenesis
process of gametogenesis in female to form an ova
polyspermy
many sperms fertilising the same ovum, it does not happen