Reproduction

Question 1

Testes

Answer 1

Male gonads which contains seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells

Question 2

Epididymis

Answer 2

Area for sperm storage and maturation

Sperm gain motility

Question 3

Vas deferens

Answer 3

A tube that allows sperm to pass from the epididymis to the urethra

Question 4

Seminal vesicles

Answer 4

Secretes a fluid (semen) which contains

fructose (nourishes sperm)

Prostaglandins, stimulate uterine contractions helping to carry sperm to the females uterine tubes.

Question 5

Prostate gland

Answer 5

Structure which contributes to the seminal fluid

Secretes an alkaline buffer that protects sperm cells against the acidic environment of the vagina

Question 6

Cowper’s gland

Answer 6

Adds mucus to the urethra prior to ejaculation to assist Sperm movement and protect them from the acids in the urethra

Question 7

Urethra

Answer 7

At Tube from the bladder through the penis to the body exterior

Question 8

Ovaries

Answer 8

Primary reproductive organs site of oogenesis

Question 9

Fallopian tube’s

Answer 9

Catch the ovum or ova from the ovaries and move them towards the uterus the site of fertilization

Question 10

Uterus

Answer 10

Hollow muscular organ (womb)

Site of implantation of a fertilized egg

Sheds inner lining if egg is not fertilized in a process called menstruation

Question 11

Cervix

Answer 11

Narrow opening to the uterus from vagina

Question 12

Vagina

Answer 12

A muscular organ line with glands that secrete the mucous and acids

Question 13

Volva

Answer 13

The external genitalia consists of folds called labia

Question 14

Ovulation

Answer 14

The process whereby the developing follicle ruptures and ovum or ova emerges

Question 15

Corpus luteum

Answer 15

Develops from the ruptured follicle

Releases the hormone progesterone

Question 16

Follicle cell

Primary oocyte

Answer 16

Contains 46 chromosomes undergoes meiosis to reduce chromosomes to 23 and form an ovum

Question 17

Follicle cell

Granulosa

Answer 17

Provide nutrients for the oocyte

Question 18

Steps of Oogennesis

Answer 18

1. Granulosa cells begin to divide enlarging the follicle
2. primary Oocyte undergoes meiosis and forms two cells
3. follicle continues to enlarge and make sure
4. The follicle bursts and releases the secondary Oocyte into the fallopian tube, this is known as ovulation
5. The remainder of the follicle becomes the corpus luteum which secretes hormones essential for pregnancy
6. secondary oocyte travels down all oviducts until fertilization occurs

Question 19

Flow phase

Answer 19

Day 1 to 5 menstration

Question 20

Follicular phase

Answer 20

Days 6 to 13

The follicle develops the, endometrium thickens And develops

Question 21

Ovulation

Answer 21

Day 14

Oocyte bursts from the follicle

Question 22

Luteal phase

Answer 22

Days 15 to 28

Corpus luteum develops endometrium dickens

Question 23

Chorion

Answer 23

Outer membrane surrounding the embryo it produces HCG and forms part of the placenta

Question 24

Amnion

Answer 24

An inner membrane surrounding the embryo contains amniotic fluid

Question 25

Yolk sac

Answer 25

Produces fetal blood cells in early development

Question 26

Allantois

Answer 26

Part of the extra embryonic membrane that forms the placenta and umbilical cord

Question 27

Ectoderm

Answer 27

Outer

Skin hair nails sweat glands nervous system brain by ear teeth lining of mouth

Question 28

Mesoderm

Answer 28

Middle

Muscles blood vessels blood kidneys reproductive system bone
cartilage connective tissue

Question 29

Endoderm

Answer 29

Inner

Liver pancreas thyroid parathyroid bladder lining of the digestive system bone cartilage connective tissue