Reproduction

Question 1

Testes

Answer 1

Produce sperm cells

Question 2

Scrotum

Answer 2

Where the testes are located. Keeps the testes at a slightly lower temperature than body temperature.

Question 3

Vas deferens

Answer 3

The tube through which sperm cells travel from the testes to the penis

Question 4

Prostate gland

Answer 4

Secretes some of the liquid that is added to sperm cells to form semen. The fluid secreted by the prostate gland is alkaline and contains many chemicals including enzymes. It plays an important role in keeping sperm cells alive once they enter the female reproductive system.

Question 5

Seminal vesicle

Answer 5

Also contributes some of the liquid that makes up semen. The fluid produced by the seminal vesicle contains proteins, enzymes, sugar, vitamin C and other substances. The sugar provides a source of energy for sperm cells.

Question 6

Urethra

Answer 6

The tube inside the penis through which semen leaves the male’s body

Question 7

Penis

Answer 7

The penis swells during sexual arousal. Semen containing sperm cells is ejaculated (released) from the penis into the vagina.

Question 8

flowers

Answer 8

the reproductive part of angiosperms containing petals, stamens and carpels. They are often colourful to attract pollinating insects.

Question 9

petals

Answer 9

the coloured parts of a flower that attract insects

Question 10

nectary

Answer 10

parts of a flower, at the base of the petals, that secrete nectar