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The Reproductive sys
The Reproductive system and Genetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gamete | is a sex cell |
| female gamete | egg |
| male gamete | sprem |
| zygote | gametes join together to form zygote |
| fertilisation | is the fusion between male and female gametes to produce a zygote |
| role of male reproductive system | to produce sperm,to deliver the sperm to the female body |
| role of female reproductive system | to produce eggs,to hold and nourish the developing baby during pregnangcy,to give birth to the baby |
| puberty | is the time when the sex organs mature and other physical and emotional changes take place. |
| The menstrual cycle | is the series of changes which take place in the female body to prepare it for pregnacy |
| What happens during the fertile period? | the ovary releases the egg,the lining of the uterus tickens |
| Intercourse | the erect penis is placed inside the vagina |
| ejaculation | the release of semen from the penis |
| implantation | is the attachment of the embryo to the womb lining |
| placenta | is needed to nourish the developing baby,it lies in the lining of the womb |
| labour | the amniotic fluid bursts,womb wall begins to contract |
| contraception | is the prevention of fertilisation and implantation |
| genetics | is the study of heredity |
| inheritable characteristics | controlled by genes |
| chhromosomes | are made of DNA and protein |