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Human Reproductive System Flashcards

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What is the role of the testes

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The testes produce sperm and testosterone

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What is the role of the sperm duct

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The sperm duct carries sperm

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What is the role of the penis

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The penis passes sperm to the vagina

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What is the urethra

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The urethra is the duct inside the penis

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What is the role of the bladder

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The bladder holds urine

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What is the role of the ovary

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The ovaries produce eggs and oestrogen

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What happens in the fallopian tube

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The fallopian tube is where fertilisation occurs

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What is the role of the cervix

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The cervix allows sperm to enter the uterus

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What is the role of the uterus

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The uterus holds the developing foetus

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What is a gamete

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A gamete is a sex cell

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What is the male gamete

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Sperm

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What is the female gamete

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Egg

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What is the fusing of an egg and sperm called

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Fertilisation

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What is a fertilised egg called

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Zygote

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What is the role of the male reproductive system

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The role of the male is to produce sperm

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16
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What are functions of testosterone

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  1. Develops the male sex organ
  2. Broadens shoulders
  3. Deepens voice
  4. Growth of hair
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What is the role of the female reproductive system

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The role of the female system is to produce eggs

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What are functions of oestrogen

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  1. Develops female sex organ
  2. Widens the hip
  3. Develops the breasts
  4. Growth of hair
19
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What is the mestrual cycle

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

20
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How long is the menstrual cycle

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Approx. 28 days

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How long can sperm stay alive in the body

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Sperm can stay alive for up to 7 days

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How long can the egg stay alive in the body

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The egg can stay alive for 2 days

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What is fertilisation

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

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Where does fertilisation occur

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Fertilisation occurs in the fallopian tube

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

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The order is zygote-embryo-foetus-baby

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What is amniotic fluid

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Amniotic fluid is a shock absorber to protect the embryo

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What s the placenta

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

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What are the three stages of birth

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The stages are labour(water breaks and contractions start)
Birth(the baby is pushed out)
Placenta removal(placenta is removed and umbilical cord cut)
29
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What is contraception

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Contraception is the deliberate prevention of fertilisation

30
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What is IVF

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IVF is the fusion of egg and sperm outside the body

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What is IVF

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IVF is the fusion of egg and sperm outside the body

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Why are several eggs removed during IVF

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Several eggs are removed to increase likelihood of fertilisation

33
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What are some of the ethical issues with IVF

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

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