The Structure And Functions Of Reproductive Organs

Question 1

Name the function of the prostate gland

Answer 1

Keeps fluid (semen) at a correct consistency for efficient swimming if sperm cells( mobility and viability)

Question 2

Where is sperm made

Answer 2

The testes - seminiferous tubules

Question 3

What do the interstitial cells secrete and what does this trigger

Answer 3

Secrete testosterone and this triggers the production of sperm

Question 4

In a tubule how is sperm made

Answer 4

Germeline cells undergo mitosis and the meosis

Meosis - specific to sex cells

Question 5

What is the name of the sugar that sperm needs to have energy to swim

Answer 5

Fructose

Question 6

Once a ova has been fertilised name the name changes As it goes through the female reproductive system

Answer 6

Once ova is fertilised it is named a zygote, this undergoes mitosis this forms a blastocyst, this Enters the uterus and attaches itself to the wall ( endometrium) to complete is development in to a embryo then a foetus then once the foetus is born it’s a baby

Question 7

What happens to the follicles once ovulation has been completed

Answer 7

They turn into a corpus luteum and secrete progesterone

Question 8

Name the stages of ovulation

Answer 8

Ovaries release ova

• hormones oestrogen and progesterone are released
• ovaries contain germeline cells which develop into an immature ova
• ova is surrounded by a follicle that protects it
• it becomes a mature ova and secretes oestrogen and continues down the oviduct where it could be fertilised by soerm
• if it isn’t you get your period

Question 9

How are gametes produced

Answer 9

From germline cells by meiosis

Question 10

Where does a blastocyst implant

Answer 10

Into the endometrium and develops into an embryo

Question 11

What’s a diploid

Answer 11

Mitosis to form diploid

Meiosis for haploid