Human Reproduction Flashcards
Label organs A-E:
A: oviduct
B: uterus
C: ovary
D: cervix
E: vagina
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Releases a liquid which mixes with sperm to form the semen
What secondary sexual characteristics develop in girls during puberty?
Voice deepens Pubic and underarm hair grow Hips widen Breasts develop Periods start Increased fat deposits Mood changes
Describe the effects of FSH on the menstrual cycle
Stimulates maturation of egg in follicle Stimulates oestrogen production
What is the function of the sperm duct (vas deferens)?
Transports sperm from testes to urethra
What is the function of the urethra during sexual intercourse in men?
Transports semen - allows ejaculation from the body
Describe the effects of oestrogen on the menstrual cycle
Stimulates the uterus lining to regrow and thicken Inhibits (blocks) FSH production Stimulates LH production
What is the function of the penis?
Contains tissue which fills with blood, to become erect during sexual intercourse, allowing insertion into vagina and ejaculation of semen for internal fertilisation
What is the function of the uterus?
Where the embryo and fetus develop - muscular, so can stretch to accommodate the fetus
Name the gland and target organs for oestrogen (in the menstrual cycle)
gland: ovary (follicle) target organ: uterus (lining) and pituitary gland
What is the function of the oviduct (fallopian tube)?
Transport eggs from ovary to uterus Site of fertilisation
What is the function of the scrotum?
Hold testes outside the body, providing optimum temperature for sperm development
Name the gland and target organs for LH
pituitary gland target organ: ovary (follicle)
What are the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction?
Sexual requires gametes, asexual does not Sexual results in offspring that are genetically different to parents and each other, asexual does not Sexual requires two parents, whereas asexual requires one parent Sexual involves mitosis and meiosis, asexual just mitosis
What is the function of the ovaries?
Produce and release mature sex cells (eggs)