Reproductive System

Question 1

Reproductive System

Answer 1

Males produce sperm and females produce ovaries and nourish a developing embryo

Question 2

Process of fertilization

Answer 2

Fertilization is the process of the sperm (haploid, N) joining an egg (haploid,N) . This will create a zygote (diploid, 2N). The zygote will start dividing to create more cells and move down the fallopian tube. The outer protective layer of the zygote will disappear and the inner portion will remain called a blastocyst. The blastocyst will attach to the wall of the uterus in a process called implantation.

Question 3

Male reproductive system

Answer 3

• Seminal Vesicles: Hold liquid that mixes with sperm to form semen
• Prostate Gland: Helped propel the prostate fluid in addition to sperm that was made in the testicles, into the urethra
• Vas deferens: Transports sperm to urethra in preparation for ejaculation
• urethra: Carries urine and semen outside the body
• epididymis: Carrie sperm from testees to the ductus deferens
• scrotum: Protects testes an act as a climate control system for the testes
• penis: Male sex organ;Acts as a conduit for urine to leave the body
• testes: Produce sperm and hormones, specifically Testosterone

Question 4

Female reproductive system

Answer 4

• ovaries: Produce eggs and hormones
• Fallopian tube: Transport sperm toward egg
• uterus: Nurturing fetus and holding it till mature enough for birth
• cervix: Allows flow of menstrual blood and direct sperm into uterus during intercourse
• vagina: Receives penis during sexual intercourse and act as a conduit for menstrual flow. In childbirth, baby passes through vagina.