human reproductive system Flashcards
male and female
male gametes
sperm
where are male gametes made
testes
when are male gametes made
all the time after puberty
what is semen
sperm mixed with liquid, which is ejaculated into the vagina from the penis during sexual intercourse
urethra
tube running down the centre of penis that carries urine or semen.
testis
where sperm is made
scrotum
sac supporting the testes outside the body to ensure the sperm are kept at a temperature slightly lower than body temp.
sperm duct
sperm passes through the sperm duct to be mixed with fluids produced by the gland before being passed into the urethra for ejaculation
prostate gland
produces the liquid added to sperm to make semen
female reproductive system makes
ova (eggs)
an ovum is
an egg
ovum are produced every ___ days from one of the 2 ___
28
ovaries
fallopian tube
( oviduct)
connects ovaries to uterus where fertilisation happens
uterus
the organ where an embryo grows
cervix
ring of muscle at the lower end of the uterus to eep the developing foetus in place during pregnancy
