Reproductive System Flashcards
Testes
make sperm via meiosis. The testes also produce testosterone, the male hormone.
they are enclosed in the scrotum
Vas Deferens
sperm travel through this tube, joins with urethra
Prostate
gland that produces a fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. it surrounds the urethra
Penis
part of male reproductive organ system
Vasectomy
the tube is cut to prevent sperm leaving (and fertilizing an egg)
this procedure can be done right in the doctor’s office
Circumcision
the foreskin is surgically removed, exposing the end of the penis.
Ovary
This is where the eggs are produced through cell division (MEIOSIS)
Uterus
the uterus consists of a body and a cervix. The cervix protrudes into the vagina.
the uterus maintains an environment for accepting a fertilized egg.
Cervix
the cervix protrudes into the vagina.
Fallopian Tubes
pair of tubes along which eggs travel from ovaries to the uterus
Vagina
part of female reproductive organ system
Fraternal Twins
fraternal twins develop from the fertilization of two individual eggs.
the babies do not look the same.
Zygote
a fertilized egg is called a zygote
Testosterone
male sex hormone
Menstruation
shredding of
Barrier Method
Barrier methods include the diaphragm, cervical cap, male condom, and female condom and spermicidal foam, sponges, and film. Unlike other methods of birth control, barrier methods are used only when you have sexual intercourse.
Placenta
Attaches to the fetus via the umbilical cord, supplies nutrients to the fetus during pregnancy. It is expelled after the baby is born.
Ultrasound
sound waves produce an image of the baby
Amniocentesis
tests fetal cells for abnormalities, such as chromosome numbers
Pap Test
a pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women.
Epidural
An epidural is a procedure that injects a local anaesthetic in to the space around the spinal nerves in your lower back. This anaesthetic usually blocks the pain from labour contractions and during the birth very effectively. With an epidural you can usually move and can push your baby out when you need to.
Trimester
periods of three months during pregnancy
