Unit 2: Physiology & Health - Key Area 1: Gamete Production and Fertilisation Flashcards

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1
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What is the function of the penis?

A

To insert the sperm into the vagina.

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2
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What is the function of the urethra?

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Release sperm (and urine).

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3
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What is the function of the scrotum?

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Holds the testes.

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What is the function of the testes?

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Produces sperm and testosterone.

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What is the function of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicle?

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Secrete fluids to maintain mobility and viability of sperm.

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What is the function of the sperm duct?

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Transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.

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What are sperm?

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The male gamete.

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What cells are sperm produced from?

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Germline cells

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Where are sperm cells produced?

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In the seminiferous tubules of the testes.

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10
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What is the term used that means sperm can swim?

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Motile

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What produces a liquid that allows the sperm to swim in and what is this liquid called?

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The prostate gland and the seminal vesicle. The liquid is called seminal fluid.

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12
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What does seminal fluid and sperm produce

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Semen

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13
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What does the seminal fluid provide the sperm with?

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Fructose for energy and enzymes to keep the liquid at the correct viscosity.

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What would happen if the seminal liquid was not the right viscosity?

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The sperm would not be able to swim properly.

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15
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Along with sperm what do the testes also produce?

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The male hormone called testosterone.

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16
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What type of cell division produces gametes?

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Meiosis

17
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What cells are testosterone produced in?

A

Interstitial cells.

18
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Where are the seminiferous tubules in the testes on a diagram?

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The squiggly lines.

19
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Where are the interstitial cells in the testes on a diagram?

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In between the squiggly lines.

20
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What is the function of the vagina?

A

Where sperm is deposited during sexual intercourse.

21
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What is the function of the cervix?

A

Muscular ring between vagina and uterus.

22
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What is the function of the uterus?

A

Where the baby develops during pregnancy.

23
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What is the function of the endometrium?

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Wall of the uterus where the embryo implants.

24
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What is the function of the oviduct?

A

Site of fertilisation.

25
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What is the function of the ovary?

A

Produces and stores ova/eggs.

26
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What are ova formed from?

A

Germline cells.

27
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Where do ova form?

A

In the ovaries.

28
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What do the ovaries contain?

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Ova at various stages of development.

29
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What is each ovum surrounded by and what does this do?

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Each ovum is surrounded by a follicle which secretes hormones and protects the developing ova.

30
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Following the process of ovulation where are mature ova released and what may occur?

A

Following the process of ovulation mature ova are released into the oviduct where fertilisation may occur if sexual intercourse has taken place.

31
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What is a fertilised egg/ova known as?

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A zygote.

32
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What is fertilisation?

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Fertilisation is the fusion of the nucleus from the sperm cell with the nucleus from the ova and it occurs in the oviduct.

33
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What does the zygote do after fertilisation?

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The zygote begins to proliferate into a ball of cells which implants into the endometrium for development.

34
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What happens to the ova if fertilisation does not occur?

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The unfertilised ova passes out the body.

35
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What is the purpose of a follicle?

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To secrete hormones and protect developing ova.

36
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What happens at ovulation?

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Ova are released into the oviduct.

37
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Where does fertilisation occur?

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In the oviduct.

38
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What is the endometrium?

A

Wall of the uterus where the embryo implants.