Science repoduction Flashcards
Adolscence
The period of the time when a child changes into an adult
Anther
The part of the flower that produces pollen
Carpel
The female repoductive part of the flower
Cervix
The ring of muscle at the entrance to the uterus. It keeps
the baby in place while the woman is pregnant.
cilia
Tiny hairs on the surface of cells.
condom
A barrier method of contraception, which prevents semen
being released into the vagina
contraception
A method of preventing pregnancy.
contraceptive pill
A chemical method of contraception.
ejaculation
When semen is released from the penis.
embryo
A ball of cells that forms when the fertilised egg divides.
fertilisation
The process where the nucleus of a sperm cell joins with the
nucleus of an egg cell
fetus
The name given to an unborn baby from eight weeks of
development.
filament
The part of a flower that holds up the anther.
fluid sac
Contains fluid. This acts as a shock absorber, protecting the
fetus from bumps.
fruit
The part of a plant that contains seed
gametes
Reproductive cells. The male gamete is a sperm cell and the
female gamete is an egg cell.
germination
The period of time when a seed starts to grow.
implantation
The process where an embryo attaches to the lining of the
uterus.
Menstrual cycle
The monthly cycle during which the uterus lining thickens,
and then breaks down and leaves the body if an egg is not
fertilised.
ovary (human)
Contains egg cells
ovary (plant)
The part of a flower that contains ovules
oviduct
Tube that carries an egg to the uterus.
ovulation
The release of an egg from an ovary.
ovule
The female gamete of a plant
