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Reproduction
Term | Definition |
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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 |