Male/Female Reproductive System Flashcards
an inflammation of the urinary bladder usually caused by bacteria
cystitis
the lower end of the uterus that connects to the vagina
cervix
provides a place for a baby to grow before birt
uterus
the breakdown and discharge of the uterine lining out of the vagina causes ____
menstruation
the ovaries produce these things
estrogen, progesterone (and eggs)
after this, an egg is ready to be fertilized by sprem
ovulation
a tubular organ thar receives sperm during reproduction
vagina
the monthly changes that the uterus undergoes are all part of the what
menstrual cycle
where the egg and the sperm join together
fallopian tube
caused by the uterus contracting to expel its lining
menstrual cramps
physical and emotional problems experienced by some women shortly before menstruation
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) or Hormones
high fever nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and rash are symptoms of ____
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
used to detect cervical cancer
a pap smear
the most common cause of female infertility is failure to release an ___
egg
in front of and separate from the vagina which carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
urethra
the union of a sperm and an egg (ovum)
fertilization
tubes connecting the epididymis and the urethra through which sperm travel
vas deferens
coiled tubules at the top of the testes & sperm mature here
epididymis
muscles around the urethra and the base of the penis contract and move sperm out of the body
ejaculation
sperm are produced by ____
the testes
when glands add fluids to sperm, this is produced
semen
the testes produce this male sex hormone
testosterone
sperm leave the body through the ____, which runs through the center of the ____
urethra, penis
the changes that occur in male bodies at puberty are caused by this male sex hormone
testosterone
a nocturnal emmision, or “wet dream” is ______ that occurs during sleep
ejaculation
during sexual intercorse, these are deposited inside the woman’s body
sperm
the ___ in one ejaculation contains 150 million to 300 million sperm
semen
some males are born with one or both of these inside the body
testes
secondary sexual characteristics occur, male and females are able to produce children
puberty
union of egg and sperm, occurs in the fallopian tubes; the egg is capable of being fertilized 48 hours after ovulation
fertilization
this occurs approximately one week after fertilization
implantation
