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Reproduction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sperm | Male sex cell |
| Testes | Organs that produce sperm and hormones |
| Epididymis | Sperm mature and are stored here |
| Sperm Duct | Tube that carries sperm to the Urethra |
| Prostate Gland | Produces semen |
| Cowper's Gland | Produces semen |
| Testosterone | Male Hormone |
| Progesterone | Female Hormone |
| Oestrogen | Female Hormone |
| Ovaries | Produce and store potential eggs |
| Fallopian Tubes | Transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus |
| Endometrium | Lines the walls of the Uterus for implantation |
| Scrotal sac | Hold testis at a temperature cool enough for sperm production |
| Urethra | Transports Sperm |
| Penis | Organ of Sperm Release |
| Cervix | Closes during pregnancy |
| Vagina | To hold the penis during intercourse and acts as the birth canal |
| Fibroid | Benign Tumour in the Uterus |
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | Stimulates follicles in ovary Stimulates follicles to secrete Oestrogen |
| Luteinising Hormone (LH) | Causes Ovulation Forms Corpus Luteum To secrete Progesterone |
| Implantation | Attachment of the embryo to the Endometrium |
| Placenta | Structure of tissue connecting the blood vessels of the parent and the child |
| In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) | Treatment for Infertility |