Male + female REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question 1

Function of the GLANDS (male)

Answer 1

produce fluids called semen that provide sperm cells with nutrients

Question 2

Function of the SPERM DUCT

Answer 2

sperm passes through here to be mixed with fluids produced by glands before being passed to urethra for EJACULATION

Question 3

Function of the URETHRA (male)

Answer 3

tube running down centre of penis, carries urine or semen.

Question 4

What is the function of the ring of muscle in the URETHRA?

Answer 4

prevents urine + semen from mixing

Question 5

Function of the PENIS

Answer 5

passes urine out of body from bladder

allows semen to pass into vagina of woman during sexual intercourse.

Question 6

Function of the OVIDUCT

Answer 6

connects ovary to uterus

lined with cilliated cells to push released ovum down it (fertilisation occurs here)

Question 7

Function of the OVARY

Answer 7

contains ova (female gametes) which will mature + develop when hormones are released

Question 8

FUNCTION OF UTERUS

Answer 8

muscular bag with soft lining where fertilised egg (zygote) is implanted to develop into foetus

Question 9

Function of the CERVIX

Answer 9

ring of muscle at lower end of uterus

keeps developing foetus in place during pregnancy

Question 10

Function of the URETHRA

Answer 10

tube that passes urine out of body from bladder

Question 11

Function of the VAGINA

Answer 11

muscular tuve leading to inside of woman body

where male penis enters during sexual intercourse + sperm are deposited