Sexual reproduction review Flashcards

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(8) Involvment of the Bladder in the Male&Female reproductive system (1) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Stores urine until it is released through the urethra in males and females.

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(8) Involvment of the Cervix in the Female reproductive system (3) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Opening to the mucus plug, upper end of vagina. Develops a mucus plug during pregnancy to keep in the amniotic fluid. Expands from less than 1cm opening to 10cm during labour.

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(8) Involvment of the Cowper’s Gland in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Serves as a lubricant for sperm. Cleanses the urethra of acidic urine.

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(8) Involvment of the Endometrium in the Female reproductive system (3) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Allows for implantation of a fertilized egg. Becomes the placenta if pregnancy occurs. Sheds off if pregnancy doesn’t occur.

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(8) Involvment of the Epididymis in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Matures and stores sperm.

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(8) Involvment of the Estrogen in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Causes the uterus to begin to develop the endometrium. Causes luteinizing hormone to be produced.

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(8) Involvment of the Fallopian Tube in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Where the egg and sperm meet up and become fertilized.
Leads to the uterus for pregnancy.

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(8) Involvment of the Egg (ovule) in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Makes the characteristics of the child. develops into a new organism when fertilized.

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(8) Involvment of the Ovary in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Stores and releases eggs. Produces estrogen and progesterone.

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(8) Involvment of the Penis in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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It delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract. Used in urination.

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Involvment of the Prostate gland in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Helps activate sperm. Gives sperm Zinc to stabilize DNA.

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(8) Involvment of the Scrotum in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Maintains testes at 34°C to keep sperm alive. Raises and lowers depending on the temperature outside.

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(8) Involvment of the Seminiferous tubules in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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produces, maintains, and stores the sperm.

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(8) Involvment of the Seminal vesicles in the Male reproductive system (2)

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Uses hormones to help sperm sneak through the female system. Gives sperm Fructose for energy and Vitamin C for motility.

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(8) Involvment of the Sperm in the Male reproductive system (2)

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Fertilizes the egg which forms a zygote. Has DNA used to create a new individual when combined with an egg’s DNA.

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(8) Involvment of the Testis in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Contains Seminiferous tubules. Produces millions of sperm each day.

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(8) Involvment of the Testosterone in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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used in sperm production. Keeps the penis erect during sexual intercourse.

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(8) Involvment of the Urethra in the Male&Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Connects to the bladder to an opening just above the vaginal opening in females. Carries urine and sperm in males.

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(8) Involvment of the Uterus in the Female reproductive system (3) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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receives a fertilized egg and nourishes it. Expands throughout pregnancy and contracts to push out the baby during delivery.

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(8) Involvment of the Vagina in the Female reproductive system (2)

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Serves as a birth canal. Receives the penis during sexual intercourse.

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(8) Involvment of the Vas Deferens in the Male reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.

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(8) Involvment of the Clitoris in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Can improve the chance of a woman becoming pregnant. Has a corpus cavernosum that will become erect during sexual intercourse.

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(8) Involvment of the Labia Majora in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Protects the inner and more sensitive parts of the vulva.

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(8) Involvment of the Labia Minora in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

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Glands produce a fluid for lubrication during sexual intercourse.

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(8) Involvment of the Hymen in the Female reproductive system (2) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
Surrounds or partially the external vaginal opening. Prevents bacteria and other foreign agents from entering the vagina.