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What type of reproduction involves only one parent?
What type of reproduction involves only one parent?
Sexual reproduction involves one parent.
Sexual reproduction involves one parent.
False
What is the primary function of the seminal vesicle?
What is the primary function of the seminal vesicle?
Produces and stores fluid that eventually becomes semen.
During puberty, girls' ovaries release mature ______.
During puberty, girls' ovaries release mature ______.
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Match the following types of reproduction with their characteristics:
Match the following types of reproduction with their characteristics:
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What occurs during fertilization?
What occurs during fertilization?
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Puberty is a period of slow growth and stability.
Puberty is a period of slow growth and stability.
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What changes occur in males during puberty?
What changes occur in males during puberty?
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What is the primary function of the testis?
What is the primary function of the testis?
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The cervix directs sperm into the uterus and secretes mucus during the menstrual cycle.
The cervix directs sperm into the uterus and secretes mucus during the menstrual cycle.
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What hormone is primarily secreted by the ovaries?
What hormone is primarily secreted by the ovaries?
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The _____ serves as a pathway for the exit of urine and sperm.
The _____ serves as a pathway for the exit of urine and sperm.
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Match the following female reproductive system parts with their functions:
Match the following female reproductive system parts with their functions:
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Which structure holds the testis at a temperature slightly lower than body temperature?
Which structure holds the testis at a temperature slightly lower than body temperature?
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Where does fertilization of the ovum typically occur?
Where does fertilization of the ovum typically occur?
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The male reproductive system is more complex than the female reproductive system.
The male reproductive system is more complex than the female reproductive system.
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The female sex cell is known as sperm.
The female sex cell is known as sperm.
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Which male hormone stimulates sperm production?
Which male hormone stimulates sperm production?
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What is the term for the release of an ovum from the ovaries?
What is the term for the release of an ovum from the ovaries?
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The egg cell, once fertilized, is now called a __________.
The egg cell, once fertilized, is now called a __________.
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Which hormone is primarily associated with the male reproductive system?
Which hormone is primarily associated with the male reproductive system?
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Sperm can be produced continuously throughout a male's lifetime.
Sperm can be produced continuously throughout a male's lifetime.
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Match the following structures with their functions:
Match the following structures with their functions:
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The prostate gland produces a __________ fluid that nourishes sperm.
The prostate gland produces a __________ fluid that nourishes sperm.
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Study Notes
Reproduction
- Reproduction is a biological process to continue a species
- Two types of reproduction: asexual and sexual
Asexual Reproduction
- Involves only one parent
- Offspring are genetically identical to the parent
- Common in plants
- Examples: budding, fission
Sexual Reproduction
- Involves two parents (male and female)
- Sperm from the male and egg from the female fuse during fertilization
- Common in animals
Puberty in Humans
- Period of rapid physical and emotional changes
- Reproductive organs mature
- Production of sex hormones
- Changes differ between boys and girls
Male Reproductive System
- Parts: bladder, seminal vesicle, vas deferens, penis, urethra, scortal sacs, testes
- Functions: produce sperm, store urine, transfer sperm, release semen, pathway for urine and sperm
Female Reproductive System
- Parts: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina
- Functions: produce eggs, release eggs, nurture embryo.
Ovulation
- Release of egg from the ovary
- Travel through the fallopian tubes towards the uterus
Fertilization
- Fusion of egg and sperm
- Occurs in the fallopian tubes
- Resulting zygote develops into an embryo
Pregnancy
- Development of embryo into a fetus inside the uterus
- Placenta provides nutrients to the fetus. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta
- Gestational period: about 9 months
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Test your knowledge on the biological processes of reproduction, including asexual and sexual reproduction. Explore the details of human puberty and the male and female reproductive systems. This quiz covers essential concepts and terminology related to reproduction in both plants and animals.
