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Reproduction in Humans Flashcards

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Testis

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Where sperm is made

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Sperm duct

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Carries sperm testis->urethra

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Urethra

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carries sperm through penis during ejaculation

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Prostate Glands

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produces liquid that is added to sperm -> semen

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Scrotum

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

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What are Male Secondary characteristics caused by

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Testosterone

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What are female Secondary characteristics caused by

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Estrogen

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Male Secondary Sexual Characteristics

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Voice deepens
Pubic hair - facial and body
Muscle development

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Female Secondary Sexual characteristics

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Breasts develop
Hips widen
Pubic hair

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Ovary

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Contains egss (ova)

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Oviduct

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Where fertilisation occurs
carries egg-> uterus

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Uterus

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Where embryo/fetus develops

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Vagina

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Where sperm are deposited

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Cervix

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Neck of uterus

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What is the role of the placenta?

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

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Adaptations of Placenta

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Villi = large S.A
Thin Wall
DIFFUSION

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What is aminiotic fluid for?

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Protects fetus from knocks + bumps

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Menstrual cycle Stage 1

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Uterus lining breaks down
Day 1-4

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Menstrual cycle stage 2

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Uterus lining develops
Day 4 - 14

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Menstrual cycle stage 3

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Ovulation = egg released from ovary
Day 14

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Menstrual cycle stage 4

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Uterus lining is maintained
Day 14 -28

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How long does the menstrual cycle last?

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28 Days

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Where is FSH produced

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Pituitary Gland

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What does FSH do

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Causes egg to mature
Stimulates estrogen production

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Where is estrogen produced?

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Ovaries

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What does estrogen do?

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Development and thickening of uterus lining
Stimulates production of LH

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Where is LH produced

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Pituitary Gland

28
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What does LH do

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Stimulates release of egg on ovulation

29
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Where is progesterone produced?

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Ovaries

30
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What does progesterone do?

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Maintains uterus lining
Inhibits production of LH and FSH

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