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Key Stage 3 Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define sexual reproduction | 2 parent organisms make offspring using gametes (sex cells) |
| Name 4 parts of the male reproductive system | penis, urethra, sperm duct, gland, testes, scrotum, foreskin |
| Name 4 parts of the female reproductive system | oviduct (fallopian tube), uterus (womb), ovaries, cervix, vagina |
| What is the name of the process whereby the sperm and egg fuse? | Fertilisation |
| How long is the menstrual cycle | 28 days |
| In the menstrual cycle, if the egg is not fertilised describe the changes that happen in the female's body | The lining of the womb (uterus) breaks down. This results in the female having a period (menstruation) |
| Name 2 parts of the sperm cell that make it swim | Mitonchondria releases energy in respiration to move the sperm's tail |
| Why does the egg cell have a lot of cytoplasm? | To store more nutrients for the growing embryo |
| What structures in the oviduct move the egg cell? | Cilia |
| Where does fertilisation happen in the female reproductive system? | oviduct (fallopian tube) |