Reproduction in Humans

Question 1

Testis

Answer 1

Where sperm is made

Question 2

Sperm duct

Answer 2

Carries sperm testis->urethra

Question 3

Urethra

Answer 3

carries sperm through penis during ejaculation

Question 4

Prostate Glands

Answer 4

produces liquid that is added to sperm -> semen

Question 5

Scrotum

Answer 5

Contains testis, hang outside body to keep them cooler that body temp.

Question 6

What are Male Secondary characteristics caused by

Answer 6

Testosterone

Question 7

What are female Secondary characteristics caused by

Answer 7

Estrogen

Question 8

Male Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Answer 8

Voice deepens
Pubic hair - facial and body
Muscle development

Question 9

Female Secondary Sexual characteristics

Answer 9

Breasts develop
Hips widen
Pubic hair

Question 10

Ovary

Answer 10

Contains egss (ova)

Question 11

Oviduct

Answer 11

Where fertilisation occurs
carries egg-> uterus

Question 12

Uterus

Answer 12

Where embryo/fetus develops

Question 13

Vagina

Answer 13

Where sperm are deposited

Question 14

Cervix

Answer 14

Neck of uterus

Question 15

What is the role of the placenta?

Answer 15

To transport nutrients e.g. glucose water oxygen from mother to fetus

Question 16

Adaptations of Placenta

Answer 16

Villi = large S.A
Thin Wall
DIFFUSION

Question 17

What is aminiotic fluid for?

Answer 17

Protects fetus from knocks + bumps

Question 18

Menstrual cycle Stage 1

Answer 18

Uterus lining breaks down
Day 1-4

Question 19

Menstrual cycle stage 2

Answer 19

Uterus lining develops
Day 4 - 14

Question 20

Menstrual cycle stage 3

Answer 20

Ovulation = egg released from ovary
Day 14

Question 21

Menstrual cycle stage 4

Answer 21

Uterus lining is maintained
Day 14 -28

Question 22

How long does the menstrual cycle last?

Answer 22

28 Days

Question 23

Where is FSH produced

Answer 23

Pituitary Gland

Question 24

What does FSH do

Answer 24

Causes egg to mature
Stimulates estrogen production

Question 25

Where is estrogen produced?

Answer 25

Ovaries

Question 26

What does estrogen do?

Answer 26

Development and thickening of uterus lining Stimulates production of LH

Question 27

Where is LH produced

Answer 27

Pituitary Gland

Question 28

What does LH do

Answer 28

Stimulates release of egg on ovulation

Question 29

Where is progesterone produced?

Answer 29

Ovaries

Question 30

What does progesterone do?

Answer 30

Maintains uterus lining Inhibits production of LH and FSH