human sexual reproduction Flashcards
MALE: what’s the function of the prostate gland?
produce fluid called semen that provide sperm. cells with nutrients
MALE: what’s the function of the SPERM DUCT?
Tube the sperm travel through during sexual intercourse
MALE: what’s the function of the urethra
Tube. that urine and sperm leave the body through.
MALE: what’s the function of the testis
Produces sperm
MALE: what’s the function of the SCROTUM
Holds testes, helps to regulate their temp.
MALE: what’s the function of the penis
Passes urine out from body from bladder
allows semen to pass through vagina during sexual intercourse.
MALE: what’s the function of the glans
Tip of penis, zone of sexual pleasure
what’s the function of the anus
Base of lower intestine through which faecal matter exits body
FEMALE: what’s the function of the labia
Folds of tissue which surround and protect clitoris and openings of vagina and urethra
FEMALE: what’s the function of the OVIDUCT
Carries egg to uterus, site of fertilisation
FEMALE: what’s the function of the CERVIX
Controls entry of sperm into reproductive system
FEMALE: what’s the function of the. URETHRA
Tube through which urine exits the body
FEMALE: what’s the function of the ENDOMETRIUM
Embryos implant here, site of foetal development
FEMALE: what’s the function of the CLITORIS
Small zone of sexual pleasure found above entrance to vagina
FEMALE: what’s the function of the UTERUS
Muscular wall to push foetus out using contractions during birth
FEMALE: what’s the function of the OVARY
Produces ovum cells and releases on every 28 days
FEMALE: what’s the function of the VAGINA
Receptacle for penis and sperm in sexual intercourse
what’s the function of the BLADDER
Stores urine before excretion
why shouldn’t foetal and maternal blood mix?
maternal blood - higher pressure than of foetus, can damage foetal vessels
Not same blood type maybe, so immune system recognises unknown blood cells as pathogens
Mother may be sick and transfer pathogens to foetus
What are 3 roles of the placenta?
1) Waste products of baby taken away
2) Transfer of antibodies to mother to foetus
3) Transfer of minerals/vitamins from mother to foetus
what is the order of events in menstrual cycle?
FOLOP:
- FSH
- OESTROGEN
- LH
- OVULATION
- PROGESTERONE
What is the function of CORPUS LUTEUM in the menstruation cycle?
produces progesterone
what happens when corpus luteum breaks down?
Progesterone levels decrease, endometrium breaks down and is shed
Where is FSH produced
Pituitary gland
