Sexual reproduction Flashcards
What is the main function of the male reproductive system?
to produce sperm
Which organ produces sperm in males?
testes
Where are eggs produced in the female reproductive system?
ovaries
What is the function of the oviduct (fallopian tube) in the female reproductive system?
To transport eggs from the ovary to the uterus
What is the role of cilia in the oviducts?
To move the egg towards the uterus
What is a gamete?
A sex cell (sperm or egg)
What happens during fertilization?
The sperm and egg combine
What is implantation?
The attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterus wall
What structure nourishes the developing foetus in the uterus?
Placenta
What is lactation?
The production of milk in mammary glands
The male reproductive organ that delivers sperm into the female reproductive system is the _______.
Penis
Which structure carries sperm from the testis to the urethra?
a) Urethra
b) Penis
c) Sperm duct (vas deferens)
d) Glands
c) Sperm duct (vas deferens)
What is the role of the glands in the male reproductive system?
a) To produce eggs
b) To nourish and protect sperm
c) To deliver urine
d) To produce testosterone
b) To nourish and protect sperm
What is the function of the urethra in males?
a) To store sperm
b) To transport urine only
c) To transport both urine and sperm
d) To produce seminal fluid
c) To transport both urine and sperm
What is the primary function of the foreskin?
a) To produce sperm
b) To protect the head of the penis
c) To produce hormones
d) To transport sperm
b) To protect the head of the penis
