Science: Human Reproductive System QUIZ Flashcards
A collection of internal and external organs — in both males and females — that work together for the purpose of procreating (reproduce)
Reproductive System
Any form of sexual reproduction resulting in human fertilization.
Human reproduction
Specialized reproductive cells called ______, created in a process called ______.
Gametes, meiosis
Produces sperm and testosterone
Testis
Matures and stores sperm
Epididymis
Sperm and seminal fluid are collectively called
Semen
Allows the passage of either urine or sperm
Urethra
Places sperm inside of a females body
Penis
Keeps testes at lower temperature (35)
Scrotum
Where they will mature until they are capable of swimming and moving
Epididymis
To move and carry genetic information to the egg
Sperm
Contains DNA in sperm
Head
Contains mitochondria
Midpiece
Wavelike motion of the flagellum
Tail
Produces egg and sex hormones
Ovary
Egg from ad ovary to the uterus and place of fertilization
Oviduct or Fallopian tube
Place of developing embryo and fetus
Uterus
Recieves sperm from outside and lets the baby pass through
Vagina
Duct which connect uterus and vagina and produce mucus liquid
Cervix
Ovaries produce two hormones
Estrogen and progesterone
The cycle prepares an egg to be released from the ovary and builds the lining of the uterus
First part of menstrual cycle
The cycle prepares the uterus and body to accept a fertilized egg, or to start the next cycle if pregnancy doesn’t happen
Second part of menstrual cycle
When periods first start during puberty
Menarche
When periods stop permanently
Menopause