Human reproductive system
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Notas de aula
Male Reproductive System
- The testes (singular testis) are two oval-shaped organs that produce sperm (male reproductive cells) and the hormone testosterone.
- Sperm travels from the testes through sperm ducts to the urethra (tube inside the penis).
- Along the way, sperm mixes with fluids from glands to form semen.
- The penis delivers sperm into the female reproductive system; during sexual intercourse it becomes erect to allow semen transfer.
Female Reproductive System
- The ovaries produce egg cells (ova) and release them during the menstrual cycle; they also produce hormones oestrogen and progesterone.
- After release, an egg travels through the fallopian tube toward the uterus.
- Fertilisation (sperm joining with egg) usually occurs in the fallopian tube.
- The uterus (womb) is where a fertilised egg implants and develops into a baby; its lining thickens monthly in preparation for pregnancy.
- The vagina connects the uterus to the outside; it receives sperm during intercourse and serves as the birth canal during childbirth.
Key Processes
- Fertilisation occurs when a sperm cell joins with an egg cell, usually in the fallopian tube.
- The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones from the ovaries (oestrogen and progesterone).
- Semen is a mixture of sperm and fluids from glands that nourishes and transports sperm.
Male reproductive organs: testes, sperm ducts, penis.
Female reproductive organs: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina.
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1.Which of the following is a function of the testes?
Easy- AProduce sperm and testosterone
- BProduce ova and oestrogen
- CStore urine
- DDeliver sperm into the female reproductive system
2.Where does fertilisation usually occur in the female reproductive system?
Easy- AIn the ovary
- BIn the fallopian tube
- CIn the uterus
- DIn the vagina
3.Which organ is also known as the womb?
Easy- AOvary
- BFallopian tube
- CUterus
- DVagina
4.The ovaries produce which hormones?
Easy- ATestosterone and adrenaline
- BOestrogen and progesterone
- CInsulin and glucagon
- DFSH and LH
5.The diagram shows the female reproductive system. Which labelled part is the fallopian tube?
Easy- AA
- BB
- CC
- DD
6.The diagram shows the male reproductive system. Which part produces sperm?
Easy- APart 1
- BPart 2
- CPart 3
- DPart 4
7.Sperm is carried from the testes to the urethra through which tubes?
Easy- AFallopian tubes
- BSperm ducts
- COviducts
- DUreters
8.What is the function of the vagina?
Easy- ATo produce eggs
- BTo fertilise the egg
- CTo receive sperm and act as the birth canal
- DTo produce hormones
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