Reproductive Organs Flashcards
What are the parts of a penis
Penis, urethra and testicles
What are the female reproductive organs?
Fallopian tubes, ovary, uterus and vagina
What are the male reproductive organs that produce spermatozoa?
Testicles
What are the female reproductive organs that produce ova?
Ovaries
What is an ovum?
The female reproductive cell
In which reproductive organ does the fetus develop during the 9 months?
The uterus
Which tube allows the ovum to reach the uterus?
The fallopian tubes
What is the reproductive organ where the baby exits the body?
The vagina
What is the canal through which semen leaves the body?
The urethra
What is a gamete?
A cell for the purpose of sexual reproduction
What is the name of a male gamete?
Spermatozoa
What is the name of a female gamete?
Ovum/ova
What is the largest cell in the female body?
An ovum
When do females and males start producing gametes?
After puberty
Are women born with a set number of ova?
Yes
Are men born with a set number of spermatozoa?
No
What is fertilization?
It is when a spermatozoon fuses with an ovum inside the human body
What is ovulation?
A phase in the menstrual cycle where the ovary releases an ovum
When does ovulation occur?
Approximately 14 days before the 1st day of menstruation
How long does the menstrual cycle last?
Between 23-35 days
How long does menstruation last?
Approximately 5 days
How long can an ovum survive?
Approximately 24 hours
How long can a spermatozoon survive?
3-5 days
What is characterized by blood leaving the vagina?
Menstruation
How many days is a woman’s fertile period?
4 days
What is a zygote?
A fertilized ovum
In which part of the female body will the spermatozoa fertilize the ovum?
The fallopian tubes
In which part of the female body will the zygote implant itself?
The uterus/endometrium
In which trimester does the baby go into a heads down position?
3rd trimester
What is the baby known as in the 1st trimester/ first 8 weeks?
An embryo
From the 9th week onward, what is the baby known as?
A fetus
What is the order for the path of the sperm from its arrival to the vagina to the fertilization of the egg, until the baby is born?
Vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, uterus
With the word embryo, baby, zygote and fetus list them in increasing order
Zygote,embryo,fetus,baby
Which state of pregnancy is the longest?
3rd trimester
