Reproductive Flashcards
Gonad
Ovary and testes
Gamete
Sperm and eggs
Estrogen
Female sex hormone
Testosterone
Male sex hormone
Ovaries
Hold the eggs
Uterine tubes
Fallopian tubes extend from ovary to uterus
Uterus
Located above the bladder
Fundus
Top section of the uterus
Uterine body
The body of the uterus
Cervix
The opening of the uterus
Perimetruim
The skin between the vagina and the anus
Myometrium
Middle layer of the uterus
Endometrium
Inside lining of uterus
Vagina
Connects uterus to outside the body
Testes
Male sex organ
Sperm
Male gamete
Scrotum
Holds the testes
Epididymis
Site of sperm maturation
Vas deferens
Extend from epididymis to the urethra
Prostate gland
Helps to neutralise the vaginas acid for the sperm
Urethra
Transports urine and sperm in males
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
Endometriosis
Caused by the backflie of menstrual blood
Breast cancer
Cancer of the breasts 2 most deadly cancer in women
Cervical cancer
Cancer of the cervix caused by HPV
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Abnormal growth of prostate cells
Testicular cancer
Cancer of the testes removal is treatment
STI
Sexually transmitted infections