Reproductive System Flashcards
What is the male sex cell called (gamete)
Sperm
What is the female sex cell called (gamets)
Egg
Sperm duct
Carries sperm to the penis
Scrotum
Holds testis and keeps sperm cooler then body temp
Testis
Produces sperm
Penis
Facilitates transfer of spermatozoa to the female
Uterus
Used to grow foetus
Vagina
Facilitation of the transfer of the spermatozoa to the female
Cervix
Allows sperm to enter the uterus and baby to exit
Lining of the womb
Replenishes each month
Ovary
Produces egg
Fallopian tube
Carries the egg fro. The ovary to the uterus
Fertilisation
Occurs when the nucleus of the sperm joins with the nucleus of the egg in the Fallopian tube
Implantation
Occurs when the fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus
Umbilical cords
Carries nutrients to baby and carries waste away
Connects baby to the placenta through the navel
Placenta
Passes oxygen
Allows waste removal
Passes food and nutrients
Passes harmful substance s
Embryo
Baby before devolved
Amniotic fluid
Bumper cushion
Amnion
Sack around baby
What is pregnancy
The caring of offspring in the uterus
What happens during birth
Contractions of the uterus causes the amnion to burst and for the fluid to release (waters to break
Cervix widens
Contractions push baby head first through cervix and vagina
What happens after birth
Umbilical chord is clamped and cut
Baby uses Lungs to breath
The uterus contracts again to release placenta and umbilical chord
What is contraception
The prevention of pregnancy
Methods that prevent sperm reaching egg
Condoms
Cervical cap
Methods that Prevent egg being released
Contraceptive pills
Natural methods of contraception
Temperature method
Avoiding sex during fertile period
What is puberty
The age of sexual maturity
