Anatomy
The tube that carries sperm from the testes
Vas deferens
Which hormone triggers ovulation?
LH
How long is teh average menstrual cycle?
about 28 days
Define fertislisation
Joining of a sperm and egg to form a zygote
What protects the foetus inside the uterus?
Amniotic fluid or amniotic sac
Function of the cervix
Helps keep baby in place during pregancy. Connects the uterus to the vagina.
Oestrogen
The day ovulation occurs
around day 14
What is a zygote?
A fertillised egg cell
What is the placenta?
An organ that exchanges nutrients, gases and wastes between mother and baby
Where does fertilisiation usually occur?
Fallopian Tube
Which gland releases FSH and LH?
The pituitary gland
What happens during menstuation
The lining of the uterus or endometrium breaks down
How long can sperm live inside a female body
0-7 days
At what week does the heart start beating?
Around 5-6 weeks
Name the structure where the foetus develops
the uterus
Hormone produced by the testes
Testosterone
When does fertilisation occur?
Day 13-15
Where does implantation occur?
The lining of the endometrium
What is the umbillical cord for?
Carries nutrients and oxygen to the baby
What is the role of the scrotum?
Keeps testes outside the body at a cooler temp for sperm production
Hormone that maintains pregnancy
Progesterone
Whats bigger the sperm or egg cell?
egg cell
What causes female infertility?
Failure to ovulate. Does not produce LH or FSH
Progesterone