human sexuaity Flashcards
Fertilization
Complex multistep process to create new life
sperm
male reproductive cell
Gamete
One half of zygote (new cell)
fallopian tube
tubes between uterus and ovaries
prostate
adds fluid to semen
Vas Deferens
The vas deferens transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.
Blastocyst
a cluster of dividing cells made by a fertilized egg.
Embryo
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development,
Gestation
the process or period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth.
Implantation
The blastocyst then burrows into the uterine wall
Placenta
an organ that forms in the womb, also called the uterus, during pregnancy.
Umbilical Cord
considered both the physical and emotional attachment between mother and fetus. This structure allows for the transfer of oxygen and nutrients from the maternal circulation into fetal circulation
Prenatal Care
medical care you get during pregnancy.
Ectopic Pregnancy
occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus.
Miscarriage
the unexpected ending of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks of gestation.