human reproductive anatomy

Question 1

prostate gland

Answer 1

produces semen giving sperm nutrients

Question 2

sperm duct

Answer 2

sperm passes through sperm duct to be mixed with the fluids before passed into urethra

Question 3

urethra

Answer 3

tube running down centre of penis. ring shaped muscle prevents semen and urine mixing

Question 4

testis

Answer 4

produces sperm. produces testosterone.

Question 5

scrotum

Answer 5

bag holding testis outside body at slightly lower than body temperature FOR OPTIMAL SPERM PRODUCTION

Question 6

penis

Answer 6

passes urine out the body from the bladder or pass out semen in sexual intercourse

Question 7

ovary

Answer 7

contains ova which develop and release when hormones released

Question 8

oviduct

Answer 8

connects ovary to uterus. lined with cilia cells to push egg down.

Question 9

uterus

Answer 9

muscular bag with soft lining where the zygote(fertilised egg) will be planted

Question 10

cervix

Answer 10

opening to uterus and keeps the foetus in place during pregnancy

Question 11

vagina

Answer 11

muscular tube where penis enters for sexual intercourse

Question 12

draw sperm [4]

Answer 12

general shape
sac of enzymes
nucleus
mitochondria

Question 13

placenta

Answer 13

allows diffusion of glucose, oxygen and amino acids from the mother’s blood to the developing foetus for growth

Question 14

umbilical cord

Answer 14

contains umbilical artery and vein and connects placenta to foetus

Question 15

umbilical artery

Answer 15

carries deoxygenated blood and waste products from foetus to placenta

Question 16

umbilical vein

Answer 16

carries oxygenated blood and nutrients to the foetus

Question 17

chorionic villi

Answer 17

increase surface area for products of the mother’s blood to be available to the embryo through diffusion and active transport

Question 18

amnion

Answer 18

membrane that encloses the developing embryo and secretes amniotic fluid.

Question 19

amniotic fluid

Answer 19

protects embryo from bumps