Module 15: The Gift Of Reproduction

Question 1

Amnion

Answer 1

A membrane enclosed sack of amniotic fluid

Question 2

Asymptotic

Answer 2

Silent

Question 3

Differentiate

Answer 3

Mature

Question 4

DNA

Answer 4

A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.

Question 5

embryo

Answer 5

A developing baby

Question 6

Endometrium

Answer 6

lining of the uterus

Question 7

Epigenics

Answer 7

Factors other than the gene that influence the outcome.

Question 8

Estrogen

Answer 8

female hormones

Question 9

Fallopian tube

Answer 9

Arm of the uterus

Question 10

Fertilization

Answer 10

Fusion of an egg and sperm cell

Question 11

Follicle

Answer 11

A tiny sack of supportive cells

Question 12

Genes

Answer 12

Instructions to make proteins

Question 13

Hypothalamus

Answer 13

A small but active part of the brain

Question 14

inguinal canal

Answer 14

Openings in the abdominal wall

Question 15

Labor

Answer 15

A lengthy process of repetitive contractions of the uterus

Question 16

Lactation

Answer 16

milk production

Question 17

Lesions

Answer 17

Wounds

Question 18

Mammary glands

Answer 18

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish the young

Question 19

Miscarriage

Answer 19

Loss of a baby

Question 20

Organs

Answer 20

Distinct structures with specific purposes

Question 21

Ovaries

Answer 21

female gonads

Question 22

Ovulation

Answer 22

Release of ovum

Question 23

Placenta

Answer 23

A round flat organ the seals its outside edges tightly to the endometrium

Question 24

Pregnant

Answer 24

When a baby is forming

Question 25

Puberty

Answer 25

the time when you start developing physical

Question 26

Reproduction

Answer 26

Bringing 2 cells together from 2 parents in order to make a new person

Question 27

secondary characteristics

Answer 27

Features that reflect maleness (beard

Question 28

Semen

Answer 28

Mixture of sperm and glandular secretion

Question 29

Testis

Answer 29

male gonad

Question 30

Testosterone

Answer 30

male hormones

Question 31

Umbilical cord

Answer 31

A small cord that helps feed the baby and help it breathe

Question 32

Umbilicus

Answer 32

belly button

Question 33

Uterus

Answer 33

Womb

Question 34

Villi

Answer 34

Tiny thumb like extensions