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Health Repro Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is ovulation? | The release of an egg (ovum) from an ovary. |
| What is menstruation? | The monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur. |
| What is the cervix? | The lower narrow opening of the uterus that connects to the vagina. |
| What are the labia? | Folds of skin that protect the openings of the vagina and urethra. |
| What is an ovary? | A female reproductive organ that produces eggs and hormones. |
| What are fimbriae? | Finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tube that help guide the egg into the tube. |
| What is a fallopian tube? | A tube that carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus; fertilization usually occurs here. |
| What is the uterus? | The muscular organ where a baby develops during pregnancy. |
| What is the vagina? | A muscular canal leading from the uterus to the outside of the body. |
| What is the clitoris? | A sensitive organ involved in sexual pleasure. |
| What is the hymen? | A thin membrane that may partially cover the vaginal opening. |
| What is conception? | The fertilization of an egg by a sperm. |
| What is toxemia? | A pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure, also called preeclampsia. |
| What is anemia? | A condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells. |
| What is intercourse? | Sexual activity in which the penis enters the vagina. |
| What is circumcision? | The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. |
| What is an erection? | The hardening of the penis caused by increased blood flow. |
| What is ejaculation? | The release of semen from the penis. |
| What is the seminal vesicle? | A gland that produces fluid that nourishes sperm. |
| What is the prostate gland? | A gland that adds fluid to semen and helps sperm move. |
| What is the penis? | The male reproductive organ used for urination and reproduction. |
| What is the epididymis? | A coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored. |
| What is the vas deferens? | A tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. |
| What are the testicles? | Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone. |
| What is the scrotum? | A sac of skin that holds and protects the testicles. |
| What is testosterone? | The main male sex hormone responsible for male traits and sperm production. |
| What is sterility? | The inability to reproduce. |
| What is a hernia? | A condition where tissue pushes through a weak area of muscle. |
| What is menopause? | The time when a woman permanently stops menstruating. |
| What is insemination? | The placement of sperm into the female reproductive tract. |
| What is orgasm? | An intense feeling of pleasure during sexual activity. |
| Where are sperm cells produced? | Sperm cells are produced in the testicles. |
| Where are ova (eggs) produced? | Ova are produced in the ovaries. |
| What is the difference between the yolk sac and the amniotic sac? | The yolk sac provides nutrients to the early embryo, while the amniotic sac surrounds and protects the embryo with fluid. |
| When can fertilization occur? | Fertilization can occur when a sperm joins with an egg, usually in the fallopian tube during ovulation. |
| What is the journey of the egg? | Ovary → Fallopian tube → Uterus. |
| What is the journey of sperm? | Testicles → Epididymis → Vas deferens → Urethra → Vagina → Cervix → Uterus → Fallopian tube. |
| What organ is where the baby develops? | The uterus. |
| What is the fertile period of a woman’s menstrual cycle? | Usually around ovulation, about days 11–17 of a 28-day cycle. |
| What is a fetus? | The developing baby from about 8 weeks after fertilization until birth. |
| What is an embryo? | The developing baby from fertilization until about 8 weeks. |
| What are the main points in embryonic development? | Cell division, implantation, formation of organs, heartbeat begins, and limb development. |
| What does the umbilical cord do? | It carries nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the baby and removes waste. |
| What are the three stages of prenatal development in order? | Zygote, embryo, fetus. |
| What is an undescended testicle? | A testicle that does not move into the scrotum before birth. |
| When does an embryo’s heartbeat begin? | Around 3–4 weeks after fertilization. |
| When does a fetus’ chance of survival drastically improve? | Around 24 weeks. |
| What is the average length and weight of a newborn baby? | About 50 cm (20 inches) long and 3.2–3.6 kg (7–8 pounds). |
| In what month do fingerprints develop? | Around the 4th month of pregnancy. |
| What membrane forms a closed sac that protects the embryo in the womb? | The amniotic sac. |
| When does the zygote become embedded into the uterus? | About 6–10 days after fertilization. |
| What are four signs of pregnancy? | Missed period, nausea, fatigue, and tender breasts. |
| What are three social/emotional implications of being a teen parent? | Financial stress, interrupted education, and emotional stress. |
| What percent of teen moms receive a college degree before age 30? | About 3%. |
| What are three risks to a baby born to a teen mother? | Premature birth, low birth weight, and health complications. |
| How do fraternal and identical twins develop? | Fraternal twins develop from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm. Identical twins develop when one fertilized egg splits into two embryos. |
| What are the three top risks to a pregnant teenager? | High blood pressure, anemia, and premature birth. |
| What is a breech birth? | A birth in which the baby is positioned feet or buttocks first. |
| What is a Cesarean birth? | The delivery of a baby through surgery in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. |
| What does it mean to have a natural birth? | Childbirth with little or no medical intervention or pain medication. |
| What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)? | Physical and emotional symptoms that occur before menstruation. |
| What are cysts? | Fluid-filled sacs that can form in the body, often on the ovaries. |
| What are the female reproductive parts and their functions? | Ovaries Fallopian tubes Uterus Cervix Vagina |
| What are the male reproductive parts and their functions? | Testicles Epididymis Vas deferens Penis Prostate gland and seminal vesicles Scrotum |
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