Reproductive system Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the testes located?
A
Within the scrotum
2
Q
What 2 things do the testes produce?
A
Sperm and sex hormones
3
Q
Where is sperm mixed with fluid to create semen?
A
sperm ducts
4
Q
What do female hormones from the ovaries do?
A
Cause the uterine lining to develop and mature the egg
5
Q
The mature egg moves from the ovaries through the ___ and into the ___
A
fallopian tube, uterus
6
Q
What happens to the uterus if an egg is not fertilized and what is the result?
A
The uterine lining breaks down, resulting in menstruation
7
Q
What happens to an egg if it is fertilized?
A
The cells begin to divide and form an embryo that attached to the uterine lining
8
Q
Ring of muscle between the uterus and vagina, which dilates to allow the fetus to pass through the birth canal
A
Cervix
