Human Reprouction Flashcards

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Gonad

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And organ that produces sex cells in animals

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Semen

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A fluid containing speed and seminal fluid

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Puberty

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The beginning of sexual maturity

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Infertility

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The inability to produce off spring

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Ovulation

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The release of the egg from the ovary

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Menstrual cycle

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A series of events that occurs every 28 days on average in the female if fertilisation has not taken place

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Menopause

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When ovulation and menstruation stop happening in a female

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Menstruation

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The discharge of the lining of the uterus and the unfertilised egg

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Copulation

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The act of sexual intercourse

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Orgasm

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The emotional and physical sensations experienced at the peak of sexual excitement

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Ejaculation

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The release of semen from the penis

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Insemination

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The release of semen into the vagina just outside the cervix

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Implantation

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The embedding of the fertilised egg into the lining of the uterus

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In-vitro fertilisation

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Removing eggs from an ovary and fertilising them outside the body

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Morula

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A solid ball of cells formed from a zygote by mitosis

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Blastocyst

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A hollow ball of cells formed from a morula

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Germ layers

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Basic layers of cells in the blastocyst from which all adult tissue and organs will form

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Ectoderm

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Outer- will form nails, skin, hair, nervous system

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Mesoderm

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Surrounds coelum will form muscles skeleton, excretory system, respiratory system, circulatory system, reproductive

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Endoderm

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At centre will form lining of digestive, respiratory and excretory systems and liver and pancreas

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Gestation

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The length of time spent in the uterus from fertilisation to birth

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Lactation

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Thé sécrétion of milk from the mammary glands of the female

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Birth control

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Refers to methods taken to limit the number of children that are born

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Contraception

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The deliberate prevention of fertilisation or pregnancy