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What type of cells are sperm and ova?
What type of cells are sperm and ova?
- Somatic cells
- Gametes (correct)
- Zygotes
- Stem cells
What is the common role of reproductive organs?
What is the common role of reproductive organs?
- Digestion
- Production of offspring (correct)
- Nutrient absorption
- Circulation
What do male and female gametes form during fertilization?
What do male and female gametes form during fertilization?
- Zygote (correct)
- Embryo
- Fetus
- Gamete
What is the reproductive system largely doing until puberty?
What is the reproductive system largely doing until puberty?
What is the phase when the fetus is supported called?
What is the phase when the fetus is supported called?
Which of the following is a specialized cell involved in reproduction?
Which of the following is a specialized cell involved in reproduction?
Which event involves the combination of genetic material from male and female?
Which event involves the combination of genetic material from male and female?
What is the term for the birth of a baby?
What is the term for the birth of a baby?
What is the role of the reproductive system?
What is the role of the reproductive system?
How are gametes usually brought together?
How are gametes usually brought together?
What is a zygote?
What is a zygote?
Which process involves the fusion of male and female genetic material?
Which process involves the fusion of male and female genetic material?
Before what stage of life is the reproductive system relatively inactive?
Before what stage of life is the reproductive system relatively inactive?
What type of health is maintained by most of the body's systems?
What type of health is maintained by most of the body's systems?
Which of these terms describes the support of the fetus?
Which of these terms describes the support of the fetus?
What primarily distinguishes the reproductive system from other body systems?
What primarily distinguishes the reproductive system from other body systems?
What is the outcome of successful fertilization?
What is the outcome of successful fertilization?
Functionally, what do both male and female gametes contribute to fertilization?
Functionally, what do both male and female gametes contribute to fertilization?
What stimulates the reproductive system to become active?
What stimulates the reproductive system to become active?
What typically brings gametes from males and females together?
What typically brings gametes from males and females together?
Flashcards
Gametes
Gametes
Specialized cells involved in reproduction; sperm and ova (eggs).
Fertilization
Fertilization
The union of male and female genetic material to form a zygote.
Zygote
Zygote
A cell resulting from the fusion of two gametes; the beginning of an offspring.
Gestation
Gestation
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Parturition
Parturition
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Reproductive System
- Unlike most systems that are continually active for health maintenance, the reproductive system remains largely inactive until puberty.
- The reproductive system will then begin to perform its primary function.
- Despite structural differences between male and female reproductive organs, their common role is to produce offspring.
Requirements for Successful Reproduction
- Crucial step is the formation of specialized cells known as gametes, which include sperm and ova (eggs).
- The process involves bringing male and female gametes together, typically through sexual intercourse.
- Fertilization is the combining of genetic material from both male and female gametes, resulting in the formation of a zygote.
- Support for the fetus during the gestation phase, culminating in the birth of the baby (parturition).
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