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Reproductive Organs Flashcards

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1
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What are the parts of a penis

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Penis, urethra and testicles

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What are the female reproductive organs?

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Fallopian tubes, ovary, uterus and vagina

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3
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What are the male reproductive organs that produce spermatozoa?

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Testicles

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What are the female reproductive organs that produce ova?

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Ovaries

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What is an ovum?

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The female reproductive cell

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6
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In which reproductive organ does the fetus develop during the 9 months?

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The uterus

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7
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Which tube allows the ovum to reach the uterus?

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The fallopian tubes

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What is the reproductive organ where the baby exits the body?

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The vagina

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What is the canal through which semen leaves the body?

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The urethra

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10
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What is a gamete?

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A cell for the purpose of sexual reproduction

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What is the name of a male gamete?

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Spermatozoa

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12
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What is the name of a female gamete?

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Ovum/ova

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13
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What is the largest cell in the female body?

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An ovum

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14
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When do females and males start producing gametes?

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After puberty

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15
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Are women born with a set number of ova?

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Yes

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16
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Are men born with a set number of spermatozoa?

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No

17
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What is fertilization?

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It is when a spermatozoon fuses with an ovum inside the human body

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What is ovulation?

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A phase in the menstrual cycle where the ovary releases an ovum

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When does ovulation occur?

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Approximately 14 days before the 1st day of menstruation

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How long does the menstrual cycle last?

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Between 23-35 days

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How long does menstruation last?

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Approximately 5 days

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How long can an ovum survive?

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Approximately 24 hours

23
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How long can a spermatozoon survive?

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3-5 days

24
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What is characterized by blood leaving the vagina?

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Menstruation

25
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How many days is a woman’s fertile period?

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4 days

26
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What is a zygote?

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A fertilized ovum

27
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In which part of the female body will the spermatozoa fertilize the ovum?

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The fallopian tubes

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In which part of the female body will the zygote implant itself?

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The uterus/endometrium

29
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In which trimester does the baby go into a heads down position?

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3rd trimester

30
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What is the baby known as in the 1st trimester/ first 8 weeks?

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An embryo

31
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From the 9th week onward, what is the baby known as?

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A fetus

32
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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?

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Vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, uterus

33
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With the word embryo, baby, zygote and fetus list them in increasing order

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Zygote,embryo,fetus,baby

34
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Which state of pregnancy is the longest?

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3rd trimester

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