Reproductive System Flashcards
Asexual reproduction
1 parent cell
no sperm or egg
offspring genetically identical to parent
3 types of asexual reproduction
binary fission
budding
regeneration
Sexual reproduction
Exchange of DNA involved between 2 parents
off springs are mix of parents
variation is an advantage for these species
conjunction
exchange of DNA
Ferdilization
Joining of sperm and egg or gametes
Gametogenisis
Formation of gametes meiotic cell division
male reproductive system
bladder
penis
testes
scrotum
urethra
sperm duct
prostate
sperm
produced in testes
travels up sperm duct
fluid added (semen)
released through urethra
female reproductive system
ovary
uterus
cervix
vagina
urethra
bladder
Fallopian tube
ovary
contains and releases eggs
Fallopian tube
where fertilization occurs
uterus
Site for fetal development
vigina
birth cannal
puberty
Sex hormones in both male and females are released resulting in secondary sex characteristics developing. Menstruating begins. Age 10-16
Menopause
The ceasing of the menstrual cycle. Somewhere around 50 years old
Menstrual cycle duration
28 day cycle