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1
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where do you find chromosomes

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nucleus of most living cells

2
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basic physical and functional unit of heredity

A

gene

3
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Dominant genes

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that appear in the offspring

4
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genetic carrier

A

carries a recessive gene but does not show its effects

5
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Recessive genes

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have effects that do not appear in the offspring

6
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Albinism

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disease in which apersonhas partial or complete loss of pigmentation

7
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genetic mutations are caused by

A

chemicals, radiation & viruses

8
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trisomy

A

an additional chromosome

9
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turner syndrome

A

1 chromosome on the 23rd

10
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Klinefelter syndrome:

A

syndrome results from the presence of two or more X chromosomes with a Y chromosome

11
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Amniocentesis

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collection of fetal cells floating in the amniotic fluid

12
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Pedigree

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Chart illustrating genetic relationships over several generations

13
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Punnett square

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Grid used to determine the probability of inheriting genetic traits

14
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genotype

A

set of genes in our DNA which is responsible for a particular trait.

15
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phenotype

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physical expression, or characteristics, of that trait. measurable trait

16
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Gregor Mendel

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discovered genes

17
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Estrogen

A

development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics.

18
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Progesterone

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initiating menses, and maintaining gestation

19
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functions of the vagina

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Receives penis during sexual intercourse and is birth canal for normal delivery of baby

20
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functions of the uterus

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Menstruation
Pregnancy
Labor

21
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lower end of theuterus

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cervix

22
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upper end of uterus

A

the fundus

23
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Myometrium

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muscle layer of uterus

24
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Endometrium

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is lost in menstruation.

25
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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of uterus

26
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First menstrual cycle is called

A

menarche

27
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Ovulation is caused by

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combination of FSH and LH

28
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Secretory Phase

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pregnancy is taking place it will happen during this phase

29
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Oogenesis

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process of development of female gametes (also called ova), that takes place in ovaries

30
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corpus luteum

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essential for establishing and maintaining pregnancy

31
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Fimbriae

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Fringelike projections at the outer end of the fallopian

32
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Ovum is fertilized by sperm and forms a

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zygote

33
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Perineum

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Area between vaginal opening and anus

34
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episiotomy

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Surgical cut during birth

35
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Dysmenorrhea

A

Painful menstruation

36
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Amenorrhea

A

Absence of normal menstruation

37
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

A

Symptoms that occur before menstruation

38
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Fibroids

A

Benign tumors of the uterus

39
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Essential organs

male

A

testes

40
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Vas Deferens

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Tube that allows sperm to exit epididymis to pelvic cavity

41
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Epididymis

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cells secrete nutrients for developing sperm

42
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Urethra

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Passageway for urine and sperm

43
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roles of testes

A

Secretion of Testosterone Masculinizes
Muscular development and strength
Deepening voice
Increase hair growth

44
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Seminal vesicles

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contribute 60% of seminal fluid

provides a source of energy for sperm