The Reproductuve System

Question 1

Puberty

Answer 1

All humans are born sexually immature. At puberty, the reproductive organs develop and become sexually mature in response to changing hormone levels. Secondary sexual characteristics also develop at puberty.

Question 2

Ovaries

Answer 2

A part of the female reproductive system. A female has two ovaries. On average, the ovaries produce an egg every 28 days (ovulation). The ovaries also produce important hormones, including oestrogen and progesterone.

Question 3

Ovulation

Answer 3

The release of an egg from the ovary.

Question 4

Fallopian tube

Answer 4

A part of the female reproductive system. The funnel- shaped opening of the fallopian tube captures the egg released at ovulation. Fertilisation usually takes place in the fallopian tube.

Question 5

Uterus

Answer 5

hollow organ with a strong muscular wall. Also called the womb. If a zygote is absent, then the lining of the womb is shed (menstruation). If pregnancy does occur, the uterus is the site of implantation, and the place where the embryo and foetus develops during pregnancy.

Question 6

Cervix

Answer 6

part of the female reproductive system. The cervix is the narrow entrance to the uterus. It lets sperm enter the uterus on its way to the fallopian tube for fertilisation.

Question 7

Vagina

Answer 7

part of the female reproductive system. The vagina is a muscular tube that receives the penis and semen during sexual intercourse. The sperm are deposited in the vagina. The vagina is also the passageway for menstruation and childbirth. It is sometimes called the birth canal.

Question 8

Menstrual cycle

Answer 8

The repeating series of changes that take place in the female body to prepare it for pregnancy. The cycle can range from 21 to 40 days. A typical menstrual cycle is 28 days.

Question 9

Menopause

Answer 9

A phase that signals the end of a female’s ability to reproduce and also the end of her menstrual cycle.

Question 10

Testes

Answer 10

A part of the male reproductive system. A male has two testes. The testes are located in the scrotum. The testes produce sperm (male gamete) and the male hormone testosterone.

Question 11

Epididymis

Answer 11

A coiled tube on the outside of the testis that stores sperm.

Question 12

Vas deferens

Answer 12

A part of the male reproductive system. The vas deferens is a tube that transfers sperm, as part of the semen, from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation. Also called the sperm duct.

Question 13

Seminal vesicles

Answer 13

Part of the male reproductive system. The seminal vesicles produce fluids that form semen, which nourish the sperm and allow them to swim.

Question 14

Prostate gland

Answer 14

Part of the male reproductive system. The seminal vesicles and prostate gland produce fluids that nourish the sperm and allow them to swim. Together, these fluids and sperm make up semen.

Question 15

Cowper’s gland

Answer 15

Part of the male reproductive system. Produces fluids that nourish the sperm and allow them to swim. Together, these fluids and sperm make up semen.

Question 16

Semen

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The male reproductive fluid. It is made up of fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland and Cowper’s gland together with sperm.

Question 17

Penis

Answer 17

A part of the male reproductive system. The penis transfers semen to the vagina of the female during ejaculation.

Question 18

Urethra

Answer 18

A long tube located in the penis. During ejaculation, semen is transferred through the urethra to outside the body. Urine is also passed through the urethra from the bladder during urination (excretion).