Science - reproduction Flashcards
What do the glands do?
produce a liquid, which is in the form of energy for the sperm cells.
What is the name for the female gamete?
egg cell
What is the function of the vagina?
Where the sperm cells enter through during sexual intercourse.
What is the function of the foreskin?
It serves as a protective layer for the penis.
One of two ovaries release an egg every how many days?
Every 28 days
What is the function of the testis?
They produce sperm
What is the function of the sperm duct?
Where the sperm travel through to exit the body during sexual intercourse.
How is the sperm cell adapted for swimming?
It has a streamlined head and a tail.
Which female reproductive organs contain muscles?
The cervix and the uterus.
What is the function of the cervix?
Holds the baby in place during pregnancy.
What are cilia?
Small hairs in the fallopian tube put in place to help sweep the egg cell into the uterus/ womb.
What does day 4 or stage two of menstruation involve?
The lining of the uterus builds up, it is getting ready for implantation.
Where is sperm made?
The testis.
Which male reproductive organ is used for both reproduction and urination?
The urethra
What is the function of the male urethra?
Where the semen/ sperm cells leave the body - a small tube in the penis
What does day 1 or stage 1 of menstruation involve?
Bleeding starts as the lining of the uterus breaks down and passes out though the vagina. “Having a period”
When the egg is released where does it first pass through?
Fallopian tube/ oviduct
If any sperm cells have entered the vagina during sexual intercourse where do they meet the egg?
The fallopian tube/ oviduct
What is the function of the scrotum?
A skin in which the testis hang in.
How does an egg cell reach the uterus?
Through the oviduct with the help of the cilia to help sweep the egg towards the uterus.
What is the scientific term for sex cells?
Gametes
What does day 14 or stage 3 of menstruation involve?
Ovulation. An egg is released from an ovary, this is the most likely time to get pregnant.
What is the function of the ovaries?
Where the egg cells are stored and released from.
What does day 28 or stage 4 of menstruation involve?
The wall remains thick waiting for a fertilized egg, if this doesn’t happen then the lining breaks down and passes out of the vagina. Then the cycle starts again.
