Human Reproduction

Question 0

The organ through which sperm and urine exit a mans body

Answer 0

Urethra

Question 1

The organ that produces sperm and testosterone

Answer 1

Testes

Question 2

Joining of sperm and egg

Answer 2

Fertilization

Question 3

Release of an egg from the ovary

Answer 3

Ovulation

Question 4

The female organ in which a baby devolpes

Answer 4

Uterus

Question 5

Where fertilization occurs

Answer 5

Fallopian tubes

Question 6

Delivery of the placenta

Answer 6

Afterbirth

Question 7

Fertilized egg during the first 8 weeks of devolpement

Answer 7

Embryo

Question 8

Protective covering wrapped around the embryo filled with fluid

Answer 8

Amniotic sac

Question 9

Sex cells that ovaries produce

Answer 9

Eggs

Question 10

Male sex hormone

Answer 10

Testosterone

Question 11

Two female sex hormones

Answer 11

Estrogen and progesterone

Question 12

Gland responsible for metabolism

Answer 12

Thyroid gland

Question 13

Chemical substance that travels from an endocrine gland through the bloodstream to other organs/tissues to regulate growth and activity

Answer 13

Hormones

Question 14

Explain the relationship between semen and sperm

Answer 14

sperm is in the mixture of semen

Question 15

Explain the relationship between egg and menstrual cycle

Answer 15

Menstrual cycle occurs when egg isn’t fertilized

Question 16

Explain the relationship between fetus and placenta

Answer 16

Placenta provides nutrients for the fetus

Question 17

Describe the changes that occur in the female reproductive organs during the menstrual cycle

Answer 17

Release of egg from ovary then uterine lining thickens to prepare for pregnancy and If there is no pregnancy then menstration occurs

Question 18

There are how many stages of labor

Answer 18

3 stages

Question 19

Summarize path of egg through the female reproductive system

Answer 19

Fallopian tube ~> endometrium ~> uterus ~> cervix ~> vagina

Question 20

Ovulation occurs on this day

Answer 20

14th day

Question 21

Describe the difference between how identical and fraternal twins are devolved

Answer 21

• Identical twins develop from the same fertilized egg

* Fraternal twins develop at the same time but from different fertilized eggs

Question 22

Most cells in the body contain how many chromosomes? Sex cells contain half. Why?

Answer 22

• 23

* half from each parent gives baby 23 pairs of chromosomes

Question 23

Menstruation usually lasts about this long

Answer 23

3-7 days

Question 24

The menstrual cycle is this long

Answer 24

28 days

Question 25

List the 3 organs in a male that contribute fluid to sperm/seamen

Answer 25

1- seminal vesicles
2- Cowper’s gland
3- prostate gland

Question 26

Discuss the function of the scrotum

Answer 26

The scrotum moves closer/farther away from body to keep sperm at correct temp.

Question 27

Explain stillbirth

Answer 27

When a woman gives birth to a non living fetus after a full term pregnancy

Question 28

Explain cesarean section

Answer 28

Doctor makes incision in abdomen and uterus in order to deliver a baby

Question 29

What is another name for the uterine lining

Answer 29

Endometrium

Question 30

What is the thymus responsible for

Answer 30

Produces T cells for the immune section

Question 31

Why is the pituitary gland often referred to as the “master gland”

Answer 31

Stimulates other glands to release hormones and regulate growth rate

Question 32

What is a breach birth

Answer 32

This type of birth occurs when feet or buttocks of baby enters birth canal first

Question 33

Female sex chromosome

Answer 33

XX

Question 34

Male sex chromosome

Answer 34

XY

Question 35

Where are sperm and testosterone produced

Answer 35

Testicles

Question 36

Discuss the purpose of the umbilical cord

Answer 36

Thick cord that connects the placenta to the embryo/fetus

Question 37

The urethra in the male allows what two things pass from the body

Answer 37

Urine and sperm