Parts of body Flashcards

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What is the function of the uterus?

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Called the ‘womb’-if egg is fertilised it will implant in the wall of the uterus and develop into a foetus.

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What is the function of the cervix?

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Opening or ‘neck’ pf the uterus at the top of the vagina.

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What is the function of the vagina?

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Connects the cervix to the outside of the body, sperm is deposited here during se*.

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What is the function of the ovum?

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Female cell, called the egg.

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What is the function of the ovary?

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After puberty an egg or ovum is released from here once every 28 days.

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What is the function of the oviduct?

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Carries the ovum/egg from the ovary to the uterus.

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What is the function of the sperm?

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Male cell, swims from vagina to egg.

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What is the function of the testes?

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After puberty, these make sperm continuously.

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What is the function of the scrotum?

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Sac of skin used to hold the testes.

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