Reproduction

Question 1

Asexual Reproduction

Answer 1

Reproduction involving one parent, producing genetically identical offspring

Question 2

Sexual Reproduction

Answer 2

Reproduction involving two parents, producing genetically diverse offspring

Question 3

Meiosis

Answer 3

Cell division that reduces chromosome number by half, producing gametes

Question 4

Fertilization

Answer 4

Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei, forming a zygote

Question 5

Gamete

Answer 5

Haploid reproductive cell (sperm or egg)

Question 6

Testis

Answer 6

Male reproductive organ that produces sperm

Question 7

Ovary

Answer 7

Female reproductive organ that produces eggs

Question 8

Uterus

Answer 8

Female organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops

Question 9

Oviduct (Fallopian Tube)

Answer 9

Tube connecting ovary to uterus; site of fertilization

Question 10

FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)

Answer 10

Hormone that stimulates follicle development in ovaries

Question 11

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

Answer 11

Hormone that triggers ovulation

Question 12

Estrogen

Answer 12

Hormone that thickens endometrium and stimulates LH surge

Question 13

Progesterone

Answer 13

Hormone that maintains the thickened endometrium

Question 14

Ovulation

Answer 14

Release of an egg from the ovary

Question 15

Menstruation

Answer 15

Shedding of the uterine lining

Question 16

Zygote

Answer 16

Fertilized egg

Question 17

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Answer 17

Fertilization occurring outside the body

Question 18

Endometrium

Answer 18

Lining of the uterus

Question 19

Corpus Luteum

Answer 19

Remnant of ovarian follicle after ovulation; secretes progesterone

Question 20

Sperm

Answer 20

Male gamete

Question 21

Egg (Ovum)

Answer 21

Female gamete