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structure and function of urethra (male reproductive system)

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a tube that carries sperm through the penis during ejaculation. urine also passes through to exit the body

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structure and function of erectile tissue (male reproductive system)

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swells when filled with blood, to make the penis erect.

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structure and function of testis (male reproductive system)

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where sperm are made

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structure and function of glands (male reproductive system)

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produce the liquid that’s added to sperm to make semen

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structure and function of sperm duct (male reproductive system)

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muscular tube that carries sperm from testis toward urethra.

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structure and function of scrotal sac (male reproductive system)

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hangs behind the penis and contains the testes.

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structure and function of fallopian tube (female reproductive system)

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muscular tube that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus

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structure and function of uterus (female reproductive system)

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organ where an embryo grows (has muscular walls)

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structure and function of ovary (female reproductive system)

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the organ that produces ova and sex hormones

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structure and function of lining of uterus(female reproductive system)

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has good blood supply for implantation of an embryo

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structure and function of cervix(female reproductive system)

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ring of muscle at the neck of the uterus

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structure and function of vagina (female reproductive system)

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where the sperm are deposited

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what is the role of oestrogen in the menstrual cycle

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produced in the ovary.

  1. stimulates new lining of womb to form
  2. stimulates pituitary gland to release LH
  3. stops further FSH production
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what is the role of FSH in the menstrual cycle

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produced in pituitary gland and travels in blood.

  1. stimulates growth of an egg cell in an ovary
  2. stimulates ovary to produce oestrogen
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what is the role of LH in the menstrual cycle

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produced in pituitary gland

  1. causes ovulation- release of an egg cell
  2. stimulates ovary to produce progesterone
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what is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

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produced in the ovary.

  1. promotes further growth of the uterus lining
  2. stops the release of LH and FSH

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