Human Reproductive System

Question 1

What is the role of the testes

Answer 1

The testes produce sperm and testosterone

Question 2

What is the role of the sperm duct

Answer 2

The sperm duct carries sperm

Question 3

What is the role of the penis

Answer 3

The penis passes sperm to the vagina

Question 4

What is the urethra

Answer 4

The urethra is the duct inside the penis

Question 5

What is the role of the bladder

Answer 5

The bladder holds urine

Question 6

What is the role of the ovary

Answer 6

The ovaries produce eggs and oestrogen

Question 7

What happens in the fallopian tube

Answer 7

The fallopian tube is where fertilisation occurs

Question 8

What is the role of the cervix

Answer 8

The cervix allows sperm to enter the uterus

Question 9

What is the role of the uterus

Answer 9

The uterus holds the developing foetus

Question 10

What is a gamete

Answer 10

A gamete is a sex cell

Question 11

What is the male gamete

Answer 11

Sperm

Question 12

What is the female gamete

Answer 12

Egg

Question 13

What is the fusing of an egg and sperm called

Answer 13

Fertilisation

Question 14

What is a fertilised egg called

Answer 14

Zygote

Question 15

What is the role of the male reproductive system

Answer 15

The role of the male is to produce sperm

Question 16

What are functions of testosterone

Answer 16

1. Develops the male sex organ
2. Broadens shoulders
3. Deepens voice
4. Growth of hair

Question 17

What is the role of the female reproductive system

Answer 17

The role of the female system is to produce eggs

Question 18

What are functions of oestrogen

Answer 18

1. Develops female sex organ
2. Widens the hip
3. Develops the breasts
4. Growth of hair

Question 19

What is the mestrual cycle

Answer 19

The menstrual cycle is a series of changes that take place in the female body in preparation for the possibility of pregnancy

Question 20

How long is the menstrual cycle

Answer 20

Approx. 28 days

Question 21

How long can sperm stay alive in the body

Answer 21

Sperm can stay alive for up to 7 days

Question 22

How long can the egg stay alive in the body

Answer 22

The egg can stay alive for 2 days

Question 23

What is fertilisation

Answer 23

Fertilisation is the fusion of the sperm and the egg to produce a zygote

Question 24

Where does fertilisation occur

Answer 24

Fertilisation occurs in the fallopian tube

Question 25

What is the order they go in baby, embryo, foetus, zygote

Answer 25

The order is zygote-embryo-foetus-baby

Question 26

What is amniotic fluid

Answer 26

Amniotic fluid is a shock absorber to protect the embryo

Question 27

What s the placenta

Answer 27

The placenta is tissue that passes nutrients and oxygen into the baby via the umbilical cord

Question 28

What are the three stages of birth

Answer 28

``` The stages are labour(water breaks and contractions start) Birth(the baby is pushed out) Placenta removal(placenta is removed and umbilical cord cut) ```

Question 29

What is contraception

Answer 29

Contraception is the deliberate prevention of fertilisation

Question 30

What is IVF

Answer 30

IVF is the fusion of egg and sperm outside the body

Question 31

What is IVF

Answer 31

IVF is the fusion of egg and sperm outside the body

Question 32

Why are several eggs removed during IVF

Answer 32

Several eggs are removed to increase likelihood of fertilisation

Question 33

What are some of the ethical issues with IVF

Answer 33

Ethical issues include embryos being destroyed, people picking certain traits for their baby