Reproduction

Question 1

What is the scrotum?

Answer 1

Skin covering the testes

Controls the temperature of the testes

Question 2

What is the function of the urethra?

Answer 2

Transport urine and semen

Tube extending from the bladder to the penis

Question 3

What are the outer genitals called?

Answer 3

Penis

Where urine and semen is excreted

Question 4

What is the prostate gland?

Answer 4

Gland that has three lobes

Secretes a fluid which feeds sperm cells

Question 5

What is the epididymis?

Answer 5

Found behind testes

Sperm gets stored

Question 6

What is the function of the vas deferens?

Answer 6

Transport sperm and seminal fluid

Attaches the testes to the urethra

Question 7

How many testes are typically found outside the body in the scrotum?

Answer 7

Two testes

Testicle (plural)

Question 8

What hormone do the testes produce?

Answer 8

Testosterone

Produce sperm cells and the hormone testosterone

Question 9

What is the vas deferens

Answer 9

Attaches the testes to the urethra and transports sperms and seminal fluid

Question 10

What is the urethra ?

Answer 10

Tube extending from the bladder to the penis

Question 11

What is the urethra ?

Answer 11

Tube extending from the bladder to the penis

Question 12

What connects the inner and outer genitals in females?

Answer 12

Vagina

The vagina is a tube with muscular walls that serves multiple functions.

Question 13

What is the primary function of the vagina during childbirth?

Answer 13

Serves as an opening for baby during birth

The vagina allows for the passage of the baby during delivery.

Question 14

Where does the cervix open into?

Answer 14

Uterus

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus.

Question 15

What is the shape and function of the uterus?

Answer 15

Hollow pear-shaped muscular organ

The uterus stretches to support the fetus during pregnancy.

Question 16

What happens to the fertilized egg in the uterus?

Answer 16

Fertilized egg is implanted

The uterus provides an environment for the developing embryo/fetus.

Question 17

What are the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus called?

Answer 17

Fallopian tubes

These tubes transport eggs (ova) from the ovaries to the uterus.

Question 18

What is the function of the ovaries?

Answer 18

Store eggs and secrete hormones

Ovaries are almond-shaped glands located on either side of the uterus.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The _______ connects the uterus to the ovaries.

Answer 19

Fallopian tubes

Fallopian tubes are essential for transporting eggs.

Question 20

True or False: The vagina is responsible for transporting eggs from the ovaries.

Answer 20

False

The fallopian tubes transport eggs, not the vagina.

Question 21

What are the male sex cells ?

Answer 21

Sperm
-produced in the testes
- very small
- they have a head , middle section and tail
- the head contains DNA
- the middle section contains mitochondria
- they contain 23 chromosomes each

Question 22

What is semen

Answer 22

A fluid that helps the sperm swim and contains nutrients for the sperm . The mixture of the fluid and and sperm is called semen

Question 23

What are the female sex cells ?

Answer 23

-The Ovum ( Ova - plural) . -The Ova are produced by the Ovaries.
- There are 23 chromosomes in the Ovum.
- It has a nucleus , cytoplasm and cell membrane. The Nucleus carries the DNA and the Cytoplasm stores food for the ovum

Question 24

What is the name of the first cell formed after fertilization?

Answer 24

Zygote ( contains 46 chromosomes)

Question 25

What is Ovulation?

Answer 25

The release of an Ovum from the ovary once every 28 days. (Menstal cycle prepares a womens body for ovulation and pregnancy and is approximately 28 days )

Question 26

What is sexual intercourse?

Answer 26

A man will release semen into a female's vagina. The sperm will swim into the uterus and if there is an ovum fertilization will take place and a zygote will be formed.

Question 27

What happens during fertilization?

Answer 27

1. When the egg meets the sperm cell a zygote is formed. 2. The zygote will start to grow through cell division. 3. The zygote will attach to the wall of the uterus and form an embryo 4. The uterus wall will form a placenta

Question 28

What happens during pregnancy?

Answer 28

1. approximately 40 weeks long 2. The embryo will start to look like a foetus (unborn baby) after approximately 8 weeks 3. The foetus is attached to the placenta via the umbilical cord , which is where the baby gets its nutrients. 4. The developing embryo is protected by amniotic fluid.

Question 29

What is infertility?

Answer 29

The inability of a man or woman to reproduce.

Question 30

What causes infertility in men?

Answer 30

1. Impotence ( no sperm produced) 2. Low sperm concentration which can be caused by overheating, bad health, stress, or childhood diseases (mumps)

Question 31

What causes infertility in women?

Answer 31

1. Ovulation doesn't occur 2. Shortage of hormones can prevent the zygote from attaching 3. Stress 4. Excessive acidity - can cause paralysis of the sperm

Question 32

What are the forms of contraception?

Answer 32

1. Condoms 2. The Oral Contraceptive pill contains female hormones to prevent an egg from developing. It must be taken at the same time every day to ensure absorption. Antibiotics can interfere with the pill's efficacy. 3. Diaphragm- prevents pregnancy by covering the cervix and blocking sperm. 4. Intra-uterine device (IUD) - T-shaped device ( Minera- hormonal & Copper T) 5. Sterilization - Vasectomy and Tubal Ligation. 6. Hormone injectables/implants - prevent ovulation, paralyse fallopian tubes.