The Reproductive System

Question 1

What is the function of the sperm duct

Answer 1

Carries sperm from testis to penis

Question 2

What is the function of the ovary

Answer 2

Produces eggs

Produces female hormone

Question 3

What is the function of the Fallopian tube

Answer 3

Carries egg from ovary to the womb

Fertilisation takes place here

Question 4

What is the function of the uterus

Answer 4

Holds baby during pregnancy

Question 5

What is the function of the cervix

Answer 5

Entrance to the womb

Question 6

When does puberty occur in boys

Answer 6

Around age 12-13

Question 7

When does puberty begin in girls

Answer 7

11-12 years of age

Question 8

Give some physical characteristics that develop for girls

Answer 8

Breasts grow.
Hips widen
Pubic hair
Growth spurt
Spots may appear on skin

Question 9

What happens day 14 of the menstrual cycle

Answer 9

Egg is released from ovary this is called ovulation

Question 10

Explain fertile period

Answer 10

The days in the menstrual cycle when a female is most likely to become pregnant days 11-16

Question 11

Explain the path of the sperm

Answer 11

The man places his erect penis into the vagina
Ejaculation occurs releasing semen and sperm.
The sperm swims from the vagina, uterus, Fallopian tube

Question 12

Explain fertilisation

Answer 12

If an egg is present in Fallopian tube the egg joins the soerm cell. Fertilisation is the joining of the male sex cell and the female sex cell

Question 13

What is he function of the placenta

Answer 13

Passes oxygen and food from mothers blood to foetus
Passes waste products ( urea, salt, CO2) from baby to mother
Also passes harmful substances like alcohol to baby from mother