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Science repoduction Flashcards

1
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Adolscence

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The period of the time when a child changes into an adult

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2
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Anther

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The part of the flower that produces pollen

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3
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Carpel

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The female repoductive part of the flower

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4
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Cervix

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The ring of muscle at the entrance to the uterus. It keeps
the baby in place while the woman is pregnant.

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5
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cilia

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Tiny hairs on the surface of cells.

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6
Q

condom

A

A barrier method of contraception, which prevents semen
being released into the vagina

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7
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contraception

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A method of preventing pregnancy.

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8
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contraceptive pill

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A chemical method of contraception.

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9
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ejaculation

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When semen is released from the penis.

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10
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embryo

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A ball of cells that forms when the fertilised egg divides.

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11
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fertilisation

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The process where the nucleus of a sperm cell joins with the
nucleus of an egg cell

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12
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fetus

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The name given to an unborn baby from eight weeks of
development.

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13
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filament

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The part of a flower that holds up the anther.

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14
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fluid sac

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Contains fluid. This acts as a shock absorber, protecting the
fetus from bumps.

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15
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fruit

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The part of a plant that contains seed

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16
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gametes

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Reproductive cells. The male gamete is a sperm cell and the
female gamete is an egg cell.

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17
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germination

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The period of time when a seed starts to grow.

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18
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implantation

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The process where an embryo attaches to the lining of the
uterus.

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19
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Menstrual cycle

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The monthly cycle during which the uterus lining thickens,
and then breaks down and leaves the body if an egg is not
fertilised.

20
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ovary (human)

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Contains egg cells

21
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ovary (plant)

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The part of a flower that contains ovules

22
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oviduct

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Tube that carries an egg to the uterus.

23
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ovulation

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The release of an egg from an ovary.

24
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ovule

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The female gamete of a plant

25
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penis

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The structure that caries sperm and semen out of the body.

26
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period

A

Loss of uterus lining through the vagina.

27
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placenta

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The organ where substances pass between the mother’s and
the fetus’s blood. It acts as a barrier, stopping infections and
harmful substances reaching the fetus.

27
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petal

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The brightly coloured part of a flower that attracts insects.

28
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pollination

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The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.

29
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pollen

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The male gamete of a plant.

30
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puberty

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The physical changes that take place during adolescence.

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scrotum

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The bag of skin that holds the testes

32
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seed

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The structure that develops into a new plant

33
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seed dispersal

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The movement of seeds away from the parent plant.

33
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semen

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Fluid containing sperm.

34
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Sepal

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The special leaves found under the flower, which protect
unopened buds

35
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sexual intercourse

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The process where the penis releases semen into the vagina

36
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sperm cell

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A cell containing male genetic material

37
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sperm duct

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Tube that carries sperm from the testes to the penins

38
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stamen

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The male reproductive part of the flower.

39
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stigma

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The part of a flower that is sticky to catch grains of pollen

40
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style

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The part of a flower that holds up the stigma

41
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testes

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The testes produces sperm and the male sex hormones

42
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umbilical cord

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Connects the fetus to the placenta

43
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urethra

A

Tube that carries urine or sperm out of the body.

44
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uterus

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Where a baby develops until its birth.

45
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vagina

A

Receives sperm during sexual intercourse. This is where the
male’s penis enters the female’s body.

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