reproductive Flashcards
the development of eggs is triggered by the body releasing…
hormones
the two functions of the testes (male gonads) are…
produce sperm (gametes) and to secrete testosterone
the function of the prostrate is to…
add fluid and to ejaculate the semen through the urethra
only one egg is released every 28 days. the moment the egg/ovum being released is called…
ovulation
the tube that carries urine and semen to the outside of the body in males is called the…
urethra
polycystic ovary syndrome is when is when the elevated male hormones in the female can cause…
- irregular periods
- heavy periods
- excess body and facial hair
- pelvic pain
- acne
- difficulty getting pregnant
the ovarian cycle usually lasts…
28 days
before becoming an egg or ovum there is an immature ova called an…
ooctye
the function of the uterus is too..
nourish and house the fertilised egg/foetus
name two things that make up fluid secreted from the seminal vesicles that makes up the majority of semen…
- fructose
- alkaline
- proteins
- phosphorus and potassium
- hormones
name two hormones that directly play a part in the menstrual/ovarian cycle…
- follicle stimulating hormone
- luteinising hormone
- oestrogen
- progesterone
- inhibin’s
females are born wiht between 1-4 million immature eggs in the ovary, these are called…
follicles
the tube that transports sperm from the testes around to the seminal vesicle is called the…
vas deferens
what do the fimbrae do?
help to move the egg towards the fallopian tubes and towards the uterus and any incoming sperm
what are one of the things the cervix does?
- keeps unwanted bacteria and viruses out of the uterus
- acts as a gateway to let sperm in
- opens to let menstrua blood out
- opens/dilates during labour
