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APSM Biology 3.5

APSM CA Biology 3.5 Human Reproduction

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Corpus Luteum what is left of a follicle after it ruptures and releases an egg
Epididymis small organ attached to testis in which sperm mature and are stored
Fallopian Tube tube connecting an ovary to the uterus, also called oviduct
Fertilization process in which a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell to form a new organism
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) hormone that makes the ovary release estrogen and one ovum at a time
Follicular Phase 1st phase of menstrual cycle when low estrogen stimulates FSH and LH, making the egg mature in follicle
Implantation process in which a blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall
Luteal Phase 3rd phase of menstrual cycle, blood vessels grow into the uterine lining to prepare for nourishing a baby. Only time when women are fertile
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) hormone produced by pituitary gland that spurs the reproductive system into action
Menopause cessation of menstrual cycles
Menstrual Cycle series of natural changes in hormone production and uterine structures to prepare for potential pregnancy
Menstruation 4th phase of menstrual cycle. Unfertilized egg and uterine wall is shed
Ovary A female organ that makes the ova
Ovulation 2nd phase of menstrual cycle, estrogen causes a sudden release of LH which cause the follicle to rupture and release an egg
Ovum egg
Penis male organ that carries the duct from the transfer of sperm
Puberty stage of development in which the reproductive organs mature and the person becomes physically able to reproduce
Scrotum sac that holds the testes
Secondary Sexual Characteristics any of the body characteristics that develop during adolescence not directly related to reproduction
Female Secondary Sexual Characteristics hips widen, breasts develop
Male Secondary Sexual Characteristics voice lowers, facial hair grows
Semen fluid that carries sperm out of the body
Sexually Transmitted Disease disease spread by sexual relations, especially those outside of marriage
Sperm male reproductive cell
Urethra in males, it not only carries urine from the bladder, but also semen
Uterus Where the zygote implants
Vagina an elastic muscular canal that extends from the vulva to the cervix; birth canal
Vas Deferens tube that carries sperm out of the testes
Zygote A fertilized egg
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