REPRODUCTION IN HUMANS Flashcards
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
TESTES
have many coiled tubes which produce sperms and the cell between tubes produces testosterones
scrotum
holds testicles
sperm duct
carries sperm from testicles to urethra
prostrate gland
makes seminal fluid
urethra
carries semen from sperm duct to the tip of the penis
penis
male sex organ used to transfer semen to female
ovary
contains follicles which develop into the ova and produces progesterone and oestrogen
oviduct
carries ovum to uterus
uterus
where the fetus develops
vagina
receives penis during the intercourse’s and way out for baby birth at birth
cervix
neck of the uterus, a strong rigid muscle moist by mucus with a narrow opening
umbilical cord
contains umbilical artery which contains deoxygenated blood and waste products from fetus to placenta
placenta
physical attachment between uterus and fetus
function of placenta
oxygen transfer to fetus
transfer of nutrients
transfer of excretory products
transfer pf excretory products by diffusion
transfer of antibodies
separates fetal and maternal blood supply
Function of amniotic fluid and amniotic sac
provide protection and overall support
prevent infection
maintain temperature
allow movement of the fetus leading to development of bones and muscles
provide lubrication