reproductive system Flashcards
whats the function of the reproductive system in a female (3)
producing eggs
producing certain sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone)
maintaining fertilised eggs as they develop into mature fetuses and become ready for delivery.
whats the function of the reproductive system in a male (3)
to make testosterone
produce sperm
to relase them inside a female
what is the structure of the female reproductive system (4)
it includes the
vagina
uterus
fallopian tubes
ovaries
what is the structure of the male reproductive system
it includes the
the penis
testes
the scrotum
the prostate gland
vas deferens (sperm duct)
urethra
hormones in a female
oestrogen
needed for puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, bone strength and other functions of the body.
progesterone
to prepare the lining of your uterus for a fertilised egg to implant and grow.
hormones in a male
testostrone
regulate sex drive (libido)
bone mass
fat distribution
muscle mass and strength
the production of red blood cells and sperm