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Human Reproductive Anatomy Flashcards

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What is the function of the ovaries?

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Produce eggs and oestrogen & progesterone

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What is the function of the Fallopian tube?

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Carries eggs to uterus & is the site of fertilisation

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What is the function of the uterus?

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Responsible for development of embryo and foetus

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What is the cervix?

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1) Ring of muscles that attaches the uterus to the vagina.
2) Produces a mucus which aids in the transport of sperm from the vagina to the uterus
3) At other times acts as a barrier

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What is the vagina?

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Receptacle for sperm and passageway for menstrual blood and foetus at birth.

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What is the endometrium?

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Lining of the uterus

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What are the testes?

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Where sperm cells are formed and stored.

Makes testosterone.

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What is the function of the penis?

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Expel sperm into the vagina

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What is the scrotum?

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“Climate control” system for the testes

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What is semen made up of?

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1) SPERM cells 2) Excretions from the SEMINAL VESICLE and PROSTATE GLAND

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What is the function of the epididymis?

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Matures sperm

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What is the urethra (male)?

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Tube through which semen and urine travel

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What are the Vas Deferens?

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Tubes that transport mature sperm to the urethra

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What is the function of the seminal vesicle? (bigger, carrot shaped)

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Provides sperm with a source of energy

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What is the function of the Cowper’s gland? (smaller, rounder)

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Produces a clear, slippery fluid which lubricates the urethra and neutralizes acidity

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Name the process by which eggs are produced

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Oogenesis

17
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Another name for egg

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Ovum

18
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How does the egg move through the Fallopian tube?

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By cilia lining the tubes

19
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What reaction prevents further sperm from entering the egg?

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Cortical reaction

20
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Which is larger - egg or sperm cell?

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Egg

21
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What is the outer protective layer around the egg?

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Zona pellucida

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Contents of an ovum

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Cortical granules, cytoplasm, mitochondria, nucleus, plasma membrane, polar body and zona pellucida.

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What are the three parts of a sperm cell?

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Headpiece, mid-piece and tail

24
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What is the headpiece made up of?

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Nucleus and acrosome

25
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What is the purpose of the acrosome?

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Contains enzymes that help penetrate the egg

26
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What is the mid-piece made up of and what is its function?

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Mitochondria - to generate energy for swimming

27
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What is the TAIL of a sperm and what is its PURPOSE?

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A long flagellum that propels the sperm

28
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Where are sperm produced?

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Testes

29
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How long do sperm cells live (approx.)?

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48 hours

30
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What is the process by which sperm are produced called?

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Spermatogenesis

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