Intro Flashcards
What type of reproduction do humans undergo?
Humans are sexually reproducing and viviparous.
What are the main reproductive events in humans?
The main reproductive events include gametogenesis, insemination, fertilisation, implantation, gestation, and parturition.
What is gametogenesis?
Gametogenesis is the formation of gametes, i.e., sperms in males and ovum in females.
What occurs during insemination?
Insemination is the transfer of sperms into the female genital tract.
What happens during fertilisation?
Fertilisation is the fusion of male and female gametes leading to the formation of a zygote.
What follows the formation of a zygote?
The formation and development of a blastocyst and its attachment to the uterine wall (implantation) follow.
What is gestation?
Gestation is the embryonic development period.
What is parturition?
Parturition is the delivery of the baby.
When do reproductive events occur in humans?
These reproductive events occur after puberty.
What is a key difference in sperm and ovum formation?
Sperm formation continues even in old men, but ovum formation ceases in women around the age of fifty.
Where is the male reproductive system located?
The male reproductive system is located in the pelvic region.
What does the male reproductive system include?
It includes a pair of testes, accessory ducts, glands, and the external genitalia.
