Human Reproductive System Flashcards
What is the role of the testes
The testes produce sperm and testosterone
What is the role of the sperm duct
The sperm duct carries sperm
What is the role of the penis
The penis passes sperm to the vagina
What is the urethra
The urethra is the duct inside the penis
What is the role of the bladder
The bladder holds urine
What is the role of the ovary
The ovaries produce eggs and oestrogen
What happens in the fallopian tube
The fallopian tube is where fertilisation occurs
What is the role of the cervix
The cervix allows sperm to enter the uterus
What is the role of the uterus
The uterus holds the developing foetus
What is a gamete
A gamete is a sex cell
What is the male gamete
Sperm
What is the female gamete
Egg
What is the fusing of an egg and sperm called
Fertilisation
What is a fertilised egg called
Zygote
What is the role of the male reproductive system
The role of the male is to produce sperm
What are functions of testosterone
- Develops the male sex organ
- Broadens shoulders
- Deepens voice
- Growth of hair
What is the role of the female reproductive system
The role of the female system is to produce eggs
What are functions of oestrogen
- Develops female sex organ
- Widens the hip
- Develops the breasts
- Growth of hair
What is the mestrual cycle
The menstrual cycle is a series of changes that take place in the female body in preparation for the possibility of pregnancy
How long is the menstrual cycle
Approx. 28 days
How long can sperm stay alive in the body
Sperm can stay alive for up to 7 days
How long can the egg stay alive in the body
The egg can stay alive for 2 days
What is fertilisation
Fertilisation is the fusion of the sperm and the egg to produce a zygote
Where does fertilisation occur
Fertilisation occurs in the fallopian tube
What is the order they go in baby, embryo, foetus, zygote
The order is zygote-embryo-foetus-baby
What is amniotic fluid
Amniotic fluid is a shock absorber to protect the embryo
What s the placenta
The placenta is tissue that passes nutrients and oxygen into the baby via the umbilical cord
What are the three stages of birth
The stages are labour(water breaks and contractions start) Birth(the baby is pushed out) Placenta removal(placenta is removed and umbilical cord cut)
What is contraception
Contraception is the deliberate prevention of fertilisation
What is IVF
IVF is the fusion of egg and sperm outside the body
What is IVF
IVF is the fusion of egg and sperm outside the body
Why are several eggs removed during IVF
Several eggs are removed to increase likelihood of fertilisation
What are some of the ethical issues with IVF
Ethical issues include embryos being destroyed, people picking certain traits for their baby
