Human Reproduction And Genetics Flashcards
1
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Fallopian tubes
A
Carry the egg to the uterus , fertilisation occurs here
2
Q
Uterus (womb)
A
Is where the fertilised egg becomes implanted and finds nourishment .
3
Q
Cervix
A
Leads from the vagina to the uterus
4
Q
Vagina
A
Holds the male penis during sexual intercorse , forms the birth canal during childbirth
5
Q
Gamete
A
is a sex cell
6
Q
Male gamete
A
Is sperm
7
Q
Female gamete
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Is the egg / ovum
8
Q
Ovaries
A
Store and release eggs
9
Q
Testes
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Produce sperm
10
Q
Sperm duct
A
Brings the sperm from the testes to the penis
11
Q
Glands and vesicles
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Produces seminal fluid which mixes with sperm to form semen ( allows sperm to swim )
12
Q
Penis
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Enters the female and ejaculates semen
