Human Reproduction Basics Quiz

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During ______, the _____ expands to ____ the growing ________, and large amount of fluid

pregnancy, uterus, accommodate, embryo

The ______ sex ______ for the ________ are the ________

primary, organs, females, ovaries

________, also called __________ , occur when the ______ _____ ( male cell) and ______ ( female cell) nuclei ______

fertilization, sperm, egg, combine

__________ is the most common ________ ___ in the ___

<p>chlamydia, curable, STD, US</p> Signup and view all the answers

the most common form of ________ in _______ over the age of ______ is ________ cancer

<p>cancer, males, 50, prostate</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ means the __________ of a _______ ________

<p>amenorrhea, absence, menstrual, cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

________________ is the term given to the _________ that ends the ______ reproductive ___________

<p>menopause, process, female's, years</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation of the ___________ ( the _________ sex organs of the __________) is called ________.

<p>testes, primary, male, orchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ growth that occurs in the ________ of the uterus are called ________ ________

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Pregnancy Uterus Expansion

During pregnancy, the uterus expands to accommodate the growing embryo.

Female Primary Sex Organs

The primary sex organs for females are the ovaries.

Fertilization

Fertilization occurs when the sperm (male cell) and egg (female cell) nuclei combine.

Most Common Curable STD in US

Chlamydia is the most common curable STD in the US.

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Most Common Male Cancer Over 50

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in males over 50.

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Amenorrhea Meaning

Amenorrhea means the absence of a menstrual cycle.

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Menopause Definition

Menopause is the process that ends a female's reproductive years.

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Orchitis Definition

Inflammation of the testes (the primary sex organs of the male) is called orchitis.

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Uterine Fibroids

Benign growths that occur in the wall of the uterus are called fibroid tumors.

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Study Notes

Reproductive System Functions

  • During reproduction, the body expands to accommodate the growing fetus and large amounts of fluid.
  • The male sexual cells produced are called sperm cells.

Fertilization Process

  • Fertilization occurs when the male sperm cell and female egg cell nuclei combine.

Cancer Prevalence

  • Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
  • The most frequently diagnosed form of cancer in women over the age of 50 is breast cancer.

Menopause

  • Menopause refers to the cessation of a woman's reproductive capability.

Inflammation and Conditions

  • Inflammation of the vulva (the female external sexual organs) is termed vulvitis.
  • Abnormal growths that occur in the lining of the uterus are known as endometrial polyps.

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