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Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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What is the name of the female reproductive system?

A

Vagina

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2
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What is the function of the testis?

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Produces sperm and testosterone

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What is the function of the foreskin?

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Covers and protects the e d of the penis.

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What is the function of the scrotum?

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Bag of skin containing two testes.

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5
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Where is the scrotum?

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Hanging out side the body.

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How dose the scrotum hanging outside the body help the sperm

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It allows the sperm to be stored at a lower temperature than body heat.

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What is the function of the sperm duct (vas deferens)?

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Sperm travel through this from the tests to the urethra.

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What is the function of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles?

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They add fluid to the sperm to form semen. This activates the sperm and provides energy for it.

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What is the function of the urethra?

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This tube transports the semen and urine out of the body.

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10
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What happens to the urethra during intercourse?

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The exit from the bladder is close so the two fluids can’t mix.

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What is the function of the penis?

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It fills with blood becoming hard, when sexually stimulated (erection).it ejaculates semen into the vagina, and becoming limp.

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12
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What is the Latin word for sperm duct?

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Vas deferens

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What is the function of the uterus?

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It increases from approximately 30g in weight to 1kg during pregnancy.very muscular walls.

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14
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What shape is the uterus?

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Pear shaped

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15
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What is the function of the lining of the uterus? (Endometrium)

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It comes away each month during menstruation (period) if a fertilised ovum(egg) hasn’t been implanted in it.

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16
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What is the function of the Fallopian tube?

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It links the ovaries with the uterus. Fertilisation takes place here.

17
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Where dose fertilisation take place?

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In the Fallopian tube

18
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What is the function of the funnel?

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It catches the released ova and wafts it into the Fallopian tube.

19
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What is the function of the ovaries?

A

They release ova (egg) once every 28 days (ovulation). They control the levels of oestrogen and progesterone.

20
Q

How many ovaries are there?

A

2

21
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How often do the ovaries ovulate?

A

Once every 28 days

22
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What is the function of the vagina?

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10-12 cm long, leads from the outside of the body to the cervix. Sperm are deposited at the top of the vagina during intercourse.

23
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What is the function of the cervix?

A

It is a strong ring of muscle at the neck of the uterus, with a small opening to allow menstrual blood and semen to pass through it.

24
Q

What is the name of the male reproductive system?

A

Penis

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