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The human reproductive system Flashcards

1
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Puberty

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-reproductive organs grow to adult size -become functional

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2
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Reproductive system matures in humans…

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During puberty 10-14 years for girls 12-16 years for boys

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3
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Sex hormones

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Testosterone Oestrogen

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4
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Testosterone function in males

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Stimulates reproductive organs to develop Sex drive Secondary sexual characteristics

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5
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Male primary sex organs

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Gonads or testes Epididymis Bulbourethral gland Prostrate gland Seminal vesicle Penis

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6
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Male secondary sexual characteristics

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Deep voice (enlarged larynx) Hair growth all over body (especially armpits, pubic region and beard) Enlarged skeletal muscles Heavier skeleton

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Female primary sex organs

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Ovaries Fallopian tubes Uterus Cervix Vagina Vulva

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8
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Function of testes in males

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Make sperm by spermatogenesis Testosterone production

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9
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Secondary sexual characteristics in females

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Breasts Growth underarm and pubic hair Widening of hips

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10
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Secondary sexual characteristics

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Characteristics are features that distinguish the two sexes of a species Not directly part of the reproductive system

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11
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External sac holding testes

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Scrotum

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12
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Location where sperm produced in testes

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Seminiferous tubules

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13
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Interstitial cells

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Produce testosterone in the testes

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14
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The physical process whereby sperm are released

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Ejaculation

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15
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Semen includes

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Sperm Secretions from: Seminal vesicle Prostrate gland Bulbourethral gland

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16
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A sensitive region of the penis covered by retractable skin, the foreskin

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Glans

17
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The three main regions of a sperm cell

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Headpiece Midpiece Tail

18
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Spermatogenesis

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The process of producing mature sperm in the testes

19
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Hormones regulating spermatogenesis

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Testosterone

20
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Follicle-stimulating hormone is secreted by…

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The pituitary gland

21
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Spermatogonia

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Cells in the outermost layer of the seminiferous tubules (in testes) Form stem cells for sperm production

22
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Cells involved in the stages of making sperm (spermatogenesis)

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Spermatogonia Stem cells Primary spermatocyte Four haploid spermatids Late spermatids (developing) Sperm

23
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Cell division that results in gametes

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Meiosis

24
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Follicles involved in oogenesis

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Primary follicle Growing follicle Graafian follicle (Ovulation) Ruptured follicle Corpus luteum

25
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Vagina function

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  1. Passageway for menstrual blood to leave the body 2. Receives penis and semen during copulation 3. Passageway for baby delivery

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