Human Reproduction Flashcards
What are the 6 main parts to a females reproductive system
Cervix, oviduct, ovary, uterus, urethra, vagina
Function of the cervix
Allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina
What is the function of the vagina
Receive the penis during sexual intercourse
What is the function of the urethra
Carry urine from the bladder to outside of the body
What is the menstrual cycle
When you prepare a woman for birth
How long can a period last
28 days
When does the menstrual cycle start
At the beginning of a period
What is fertilisation
When sperm meets the egg cell
What is a fetus
An unborn or unattached offspring of a mammal, in particular and unborn human more then 8 weeks after conception
What’s the function of the testes
Produce sperm
How many parents do you have in asexual reproduction?
1
How does the baby exchange substances between the baby and the mother?
umbilical cord
