REPRODUCTIVE STRATEGIES Flashcards

1
Q

Functions of The
Reproductive System

A

• Production of gametes
• Fertilization.
• Development and nourishment of a
new individual
• Production of reproductive hormones

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2
Q

To manufacture, maintain,
nourish, transport, and
facilitate the discharge of
sperm cells.

A

Function of Male Reproductive System

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3
Q

3 Reproductive Strategies

A
  1. VIVIPARITY
  2. OVOVIVIPARITY
  3. OVIPARITY
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4
Q

is a reproductive
strategy in which the embryos
develop inside the mother’s
body and receive nourishment
directly from the mother.

A

Viviparity

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5
Q

The offspring are born alive.

A

Viviparity

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6
Q

Example of Viviparous Mammals

A

Dolphin

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7
Q

Example of Viviparous Reptiles

A

Boa

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8
Q

is a reproductive strategy
in which the female lays eggs that
contain the embryos.

A

Oviparity

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9
Q

The eggs are then incubated
outside the mother’s body until
they hatch.
• The embryos receive nourishment
from the yolk within the egg.

A

Oviparity

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10
Q

Example of Oviparous Mammals

A

✓Platypus
✓Echidna

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11
Q

is a
reproductive strategy in
which the embryos develop
inside eggs that are retained
within the mother’s body
until they hatch. The
offspring are then born live

A

Ovoviviparity

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12
Q

Example of Ovoviparous Fish

A

✓Great White Shark
✓Sand Tiger Shark

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