Reproductive Processes Flashcards
Name the 5 reproductive processes IN THE ORDER that they happen
- Ovulation
- Ejaculation (Sexual Intercourse)
- Fertilisation
- Implantation
- Placenta Formation
Describe the process of ovulation
It is when an ova (egg cell) is released from an ovary once every 28–32 days.
Describe the process of ejaculation
It is when a man deposits his sperm in the vagina of a woman.
Describe the process of fertilisation
It is when the nucleus of an egg cell fuses with the nucleus of a sperm cell and creates a zygote.
Describe the process of implantation
Implantation is when the embryo places itself in the uterus lining.
Describe the process of placenta formation
The placenta is formed gradually during the first three months of pregnancy, while, after the fourth month, it grows parallel to the development of the uterus.
Where does ovulation happen?
In the ovaries
Where does ejaculation happen?
In the vagina
Where does Fertilisation happen?
In one of the fallopian tubes/oviducts
Where does implantation happen?
In the uterine lining
Where does Placenta Formation happen?
In the wall of the uterus
