Puberty

Question 1

Puberty

Answer 1

the start of the body’s transition into becoming an adult
-hormones are triggered (estrogen, progesterone)
-5 stages
-at the end, sexual maturity is reached and you can reproduce

Question 2

When do boys start puberty

Answer 2

ages 9-14
-2 yrs later than girls

Question 3

Male Puberty: Stage 1

Answer 3

Prepubertal, no visible changes

Question 4

Male Puberty: Stage 2

Answer 4

-physical changes begin
-genital development
-hair growth around groin + underarms
-height increase (abt 2 in a yr)
-growing pains

Question 5

Male Puberty: Stage 3

Answer 5

-physical changes speed up (age 10-16)
-height increase (abt 3 in a yr)
-sweating
-vocal changes
-increased muscle mass

Question 6

What type of organs does mens reproductive system have

Answer 6

internal and external

Question 7

penis

Answer 7

the organ that urine and sperm (seminal fluid) go through the outside of the body

Question 8

Foreskin

Answer 8

a loose fold of skin covering the head of the penis. It may be removed during a surgical procedure called circumcision

Question 9

Testicles

Answer 9

2 walnut-sized organs that make sperm cells. The sperm unites with an egg from a woman for a baby to form

Question 10

Scrotum

Answer 10

the sac located on the outside below the penis that holds the testes (temperature controlled)

Question 11

Urethra

Answer 11

the tube that goes from the urinary bladder through the penis to the outside

Question 12

Vas deferens

Answer 12

the tube that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra. Sperm move through the penis to the outside during ejaculation

Question 13

Prostate gland

Answer 13

a gland that is inside the body at the base of the urethra. It secretes fluid that helps sperm move more easily

Question 14

Rectum

Answer 14

butt

Question 15

Seminal gland

Answer 15

the glands are important to reproduction since they produce seminal fluid and act with other body parts to push semen out during ejaculation

Question 16

Cowper’s Gland (Bulbourethral glands)

Answer 16

pea-sized structures that produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties into the urethra. The fluid lubricates the urethra and neutralizes acidity that may be present from residual urine. Cannot reproduce without it

Question 17

epididymis

Answer 17

long, coiled tube that rests on the back of each testicle. It carries and stores sperm cells that are created in the testes. Also brings sperm to maturity (the sperm that come from the testes are immature)

Question 18

bladder

Answer 18

hollow organ that stores urine

Question 19

Women’s reproductive system

Answer 19

-contains internal and external organs
-Creates hormones
-responsible for fertility, menstruation, and sexual activity

Question 20

Cervix

Answer 20

the lowest part of the uterus. A hole that allows the sperm to enter and menstrual blood to exit. It opens up (dilates) to allow a baby to come out during a vaginal childbirth

Question 21

Uterus

Answer 21

is a hollow pear-shaped organ that holds a fetus during pregnancy

Question 22

Ovum

Answer 22

small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of the uterus. They produce eggs and hormones

Question 23

fallopian tubes

Answer 23

narrow tubes that are attached to the upper part of your uterus and are pathways for your ovum to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization of an egg by sperm normally occurs in the fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg then moves to the uterus, where it implants into your uterine lining

Question 24

fimbriae

Answer 24

finger-like projections on the ends of your fallopian tubes closest to your ovaries. Each month, your fimbriae catch the egg that one of your ovaries releases during ovulation. You fimbriae then sweep the egg (ovum) into the fallopian tube where the egg can be fertilized

Question 25

uterine lining

Answer 25

preparation for implantation, maintenance of pregnancy if implantation occurs and menstruation in the absence of pregnancy

Question 26

ovary

Answer 26

produce and store your eggs (ovum) and make hormones that control your menstrual cycle and pregnancy

Question 27

vagina

Answer 27

provides a passageway for blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus during a woman’s monthly period