Reproductive system

Question 1

Function of female reproductive system

Answer 1

-formation ova
-reception for sperm
-provision of suitable environment for fertilisation and foetal development
-parturition (giving birth)
-lactation

Question 2

Functions of male reproductive system

Answer 2

-production sperm
-transmission of sperm to female

Question 3

Menstrual cycle

Answer 3

Day 1-5= uterus lining breaks down, bleeding
Day 6-10= uterus lining thickens again
Day 11-18= ovulation
Day 19-28= uterus lining continues to thicken
Higher chance of pregnancy if had sex between 8 and 18

Question 4

HCG

Answer 4

Human chorionic gonadotropin
-secreted soon after fertilisation
-detectable after 14 days
-peak concentration between 60 and 90 days

Question 5

LABELLED DIAGRAM OF FEMALE AND MALE REPODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question 6

Menopause

Answer 6

-significant hormonal change around the time of final period
-reached menopause when haven’t had a period for a year
-average age to reach menopause if 52

Question 7

Female sex hormones

Answer 7

-hypothalamus releases GnRH
-stimulate pituitary gland to produce LH and FSH
-from puberty onwards LH, FSH, oestrogen and progesterone play vital role in regulating menstrual cycle

Question 8

Male sex hormones

Answer 8

-hypothalamus releases GnRH
-stimulates pituitary gland release LH and FSH
-LH, FSH and testosterone stimulate production of sperm in the testes

Question 9

What regulates temperature of tests

Answer 9

dartos muscle

Question 10

Where sperm produced

Answer 10

seminiferous tubules

Question 11

What hormone triggers ovulation

Answer 11

LH

Question 12

What is the menarche

Answer 12

when someone gets their first menstrual cycle