human reproductive system

Question 1

what is the function of sex glands?

Answer 1

produce nutrient fluid to nourish the sperm

Question 2

what is the function of sperm duct?

Answer 2

carries sperm from the testes to the urethra

Question 3

urethra?

Answer 3

• a tube that allows sperm to pass through during ejaculation
• allows urine to be removed from the body

Question 4

what is the function of the testis?

Answer 4

• produces sperms
• produces male sex hormones that control sexual development in the body

Question 5

what is the function of the penis?

Answer 5

deposits semen (a white liquid made up of nutrient fluid and sperm) into the vagina during ejaculation

Question 6

what happens during sexual intercourse? (male)

Answer 6

• sperm produced by both testes travel along the sperm ducts and enter the urethra
• sex glands release a fluid to nourish the sperm
• the penis deposits semen containing millions of sperm cells deep into the vagina

Question 7

what is semen?

Answer 7

the mixture of nutrient fluid and sperm

Question 8

what is ejaculation?

Answer 8

the process in which semen leaves the male reproductive system.

Question 9

what is oviduct

Answer 9

• a tube through which an egg is released from the ovary
• fertilisation usually take place here

Question 9

functions of the ovary?

Answer 9

• produces eggs
• produces female sex hormones that control the sexual development in the body

Question 10

what happens during ovulation?

Answer 10

• an ovary releases an egg cell, which then enters the oviduct.
• ## if the egg is fertilised, it will travel towards the uterus to be implanted in its wall.

Question 11

what is uterus?

Answer 11

• a muscular organ where an embryo develops into a foetus during pregnancy
• contains a lining called the uterine lining, which thicken to prepare for implantation and breakds down when no fertilisation occurs

Question 12

what is the cervix?

Answer 12

• opening of the uterus
• connects the uterus to the vagina

Question 13

vagina?

Answer 13

• sperm are deposited here
• also known as the birth canal

Question 14

what is the process of fertilisation

Answer 14

• the penis deposits semen containing sperm cells in the vagina
• the sperm cells swim to the cervix, into the uterus, then the oviduct
• a sperm cell meets an egg cell in the oviduct
• fertilisation occurs when the nucleus of the sperm cell fuses with the nucleus of the egg cell. all other sperm cells die

Question 15

what is menstruation?

Answer 15

the process when fertilisation of an egg does not occur, and the lining of the uterus and the blood vessels break down and are discharged through the vagina with the unfertilised egg

Question 16

effects of substance abuse pn the feotus

Answer 16

• babies may be born premature
• may be born with low birth weight
• may develop respiratory problems
• can lead to physical, intellectual and behavioural changes

Question 17

what is abortion?

Answer 17

a deliberate termination of a pregnancy where the feotus is removed through the use of medication or surgical means

Question 18

permanent methods of birth control

Answer 18

• tubal ligation (the oviducts are surgically cut and tied)
• vasectomy (sperm ducts are surgically cut and tied)