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Quiz 3: Repro Vocab

Vocabulary Review

TermDefinition
fetus The last 7 months of prenatal development
semen The fluid ejaculated from the penis
fertilization The process of the sperm cell entering the egg cell
prostate gland Gland that adds a chemical fluid to the semen; also a common site of cancer in men
ovaries Glands that produce the egg cells and hormones
egg cells Cells produced in the ovaries
ovum Mature egg cells
ovulation The process of the ovum rupturing through the wall of the ovary and entering into the fallopian tubes
cervix The entrance to the uterus; a common site of cancer in women
seminal vesicle Adds a sucrose-rich fluid to the semen to provide energy to the sperm
testes The organ that produces the sperm
vas deferens The tube that carries sperm from the testes
scrotum The sac that regulates the temperature of the testes
fallopian tubes Also known as oviducts; where fertilization takes place
embryo The first two months of development in the uterus
uterus Houses the fetus during pregnancy
epididymis Stores the sperm cells for maturation
urethra Brings urine out of the body (and in men it also brings semen out of the body)
sperm cells Cells produced in the testes
placenta Organ that nourishes the fetus during development
gestation The period between fertilization and childbirth; the time period of development in the uterus (includes 3 trimesters)
blastocyst The hollow ball of cells that will form the embryo
ejaculation The process of semen leaving the penis
implantation The process of the fertilized egg attaching to the uterine wall
amniocentesis A test that looks for genetic concerns in the fluid surrounding the fetus
ultrasound A procedure that allows a doctor to SEE inside the woman's uterus to assess fetal development
vagina The birth canal
gametes sex cells are called _________________.
flagellum the tail of the sperm; aids in fluid/quick movement
trimesters the three stages of pregnancy
menstruation If the egg is not fertilized, it will leave the body together with the lining of the uterus and a small amount of blood. This process is called:
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