2.1 - The Structure And Function Of Reproductive Organs And Gametes Flashcards Preview

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1
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Cellular structure that implants and becomes the embryo and the placenta.

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Blastocyst

2
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Formed from a follicle after ovulation; produces progesterone.

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Corpus luteum

3
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Inner lining of the uterus.

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Endometrium

4
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Cluster of cells in the ovary that matures to release an ovum.

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Follicle

5
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Sex cell containing the haploid chromosome number.

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Gamete

6
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Cells in the testes found between the seminiferous tubules; produce ICSH.

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Interstitial cell’s

7
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Hormone produced by the ovary that helps in the repair and thickening of the endometrium after menstruation.

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Oestrogen

8
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Female sex organs in which ova are produced.

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Ovaries

9
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Fine tube connecting an ovary to the uterus; location of fertilisation.

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Oviduct

10
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Hormone produced by the ovary that thickens and vascularises the endometrium.

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Progesterone

11
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Produced fluid that makes up part of the semen.

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Prostate gland

12
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Glands producing fluids that forms part of the semen.

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Seminal vesicles

13
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Very narrow tubes in the testes in which sperm cells are produced.

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Seminiferous tubules

14
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Male sex organs responsible for the production of sperm.

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Testes

15
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Steroid hormone produced by interstitial cells.

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Testosterone

16
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Fertilised egg cell.

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Zygote