Human Reproductive System

Question 1

Zygote

Answer 1

Egg and sperm fuse to form a single cell

Question 2

Embryo

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Foetus

Answer 3

After 8 weeks looks like a human

Question 4

Implantation

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Ovulation

Answer 5

The release of an egg from an ovary on day 14 of the monthly cycle

Question 6

Puberty

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Menstruation

Answer 7

The shedding of the lining of the uterus

Question 8

Fertile period

Answer 8

The time in the menstrual cycle when pregnancy is mostly to occur

Question 9

Family planning

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Natural methods of contraception

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Artificial methods of contraception

Answer 11

Prevent the sperm ,egg meeting
E.g.condom which prevents sperm entering the vagina
E.g. Contraceptive pill which prevents ovulation
It is important to realise no method 100% reliable,to abstain from sex to not have sexual intercourse is the only way to avoid pregnancy.

Question 12

Fertilisation

Answer 12

The fusing of the gametes to form a zygote