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Reproductive System Flashcards

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What are the ovaries

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They produce ova and secrete hormones (oestrogen and progesterone)

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What isthe function of the fallopian tubes

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(Oviducts) - transport ovium. They are the site of fertilisation (the place in the body that fertilisation takes place)

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What is the function of the uterus

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(womb) - has thick muscular walls, houses and nourishes a fertilised egg (ovum). Expels the foetus during childbirth

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What is the function of the cervix

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Ring of muscle, opens during ovulation and childbirth

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What is the function of the vagina

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Muscular tube, receives sperm during intercourse and forms the birth canal

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What is the function of the vulva

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External part of female genitals

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What is the function of the testes

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produce sperm and testosterone

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What is the function of the scrotum

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Holds testes outside of the body to maintain cooler temperature for sperm development

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What is the function of the vas deferens

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transports sperm to the urethra

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What is the function of the seminal vesicles and prostate gland

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produce seminal fluid for sperm mobility and nourishmentW

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What is the function of the penis

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delivers sperm in to the female reproductive tract

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What is function of the urethra

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Expels urine and semen (tube within the penis)

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13
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What is endometriosis

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female reproductive disorder
Symptoms - pelvic pain, painful menstruation, infertility
Caused by changes in the endometrial cells outside of the uterus

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What are causes and symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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Symptoms - irregular ovulation, menstruation issues, weight gain
Causes - multiple ovarian cysts

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15
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What is hydrocele?

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Male reproductive disorder
Symptoms - painless swelling in the scrotum
Causes - fluid accumulation often due to infection or injury

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16
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Give examples of 2 types of prostate disorder

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  1. Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) - an enlarged prostate leading to urinary issues
  2. Prostate Cancer - irregular prostate gland causing similar symptoms to BPH
17
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What are the 3 stages of pre-natal development

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  1. Fertilisation - zygote forms and undergoes mytosis (cell division)
  2. Embryo - organ formation begins
  3. Foetus - growth and maturation of organs
18
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What is the placenta? What does it do?

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Supplies nutrients and oxygen to the foetus
Removes waste via maternal circulation

19
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What happens during the first trimester (weeks 1 - 12 of pregnancy)

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Fertilisation & implantation
Development in to an embryo when organs start to be developed
Placenta develops
Heart starts to beat by week 6
Week 9 it becomes a foetus
Small movements begin & genitalia is formed

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What happens in the second trimester (weeks 13 - 27)

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Foetal Growth & Organ Development
Skin, hair and facial features
Bones harden
Movement is felt by the Parent between weeks 18 and 20
Placenta fully developed by week 16 to provide oxygen and nutrients
Senses and reflexes develop (hearing, swallowing, sucking)
Foetus becomes viable at 24 weeks

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What happens in the third trimester (weeks 28 - 40)

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Rapid growth and fat accumulation
Organs mature
Foetus moves in to position for birthing by week 34/36
Frequent movements, will respond to light as can now open and close eyes

22
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What is spina bifida

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prenatal development disorder
caused by lack of folic acid in pregnancy
symptoms vertebral malformation, potential hydrocephalus (build up of fluid in the brain, causing brain damage)

23
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What is Cerebral Palsy

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Caused by brain injury during / after birth
Symptoms: movement disabilities

24
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What is rubella

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Caused by maternal infection in early pregnancy
Symptoms - hearing loss, cogenital heart defects, cognitive impairments

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