Human Reproductive System

Question 1

Sperm duct

Answer 1

Brings the sperm from the testes to the penis

Question 2

Glands and vesicles

Answer 2

Produce seminal fluid which mixes with sperm to form semen (allows sperm to swim)

Question 3

Penis

Answer 3

Enters the female and ejaculates semen

Question 4

Fertilisation

Answer 4

The fusing of the gametes to form a zygote

Question 5

Zygote

Answer 5

Egg and sperm fuse to form a single cell

Question 6

Embryo

Answer 6

Division of the zygote occurs and it grows. Attaches the lining of the uterus (implantation)

Question 7

Foetus

Answer 7

After 8 weeks looks like a human

Question 8

Implantation

Answer 8

Occurs when the fertilised egg lodges itself on the lining of the uterus

Question 9

Ovulation

Answer 9

The release of an egg from an ovation day 14 of the monthly cycle

Question 10

Puberty

Answer 10

When hormones causes changes in the body to make it sexually mature

Question 11

Menstruation

Answer 11

The shedding of the lining of the uterus

Question 12

Fertile period

Answer 12

The time in the menstrual cycle when pregnancy is most likely to occur

Question 13

Testes

Answer 13

Produce sperm

Question 14

Family planning

Answer 14

To control the number of children you have, you need to control the number of times fertilisation takes place.

Question 15

Natural methods of contraception

Answer 15

Aim to detect the day ovulation takes place and avoid intercourse during the fertile period

Question 16

Artificial methods of contraception

Answer 16

Prevent the egg and sperm meeting
E.g. Condom prevents the sperm from entering the vagina.
E.g. Contraception pill which prevents ovulation
No method is 100% reliable , to abstain from sex (not to have sexual intercourse) is the only way to avoid pregnancy