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Reproduction System
Quiz Date: 12/9
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Science
7th Grade
12/04/2014

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What is Reproduction?
Definition

How DNA gets passed from parent to offspring

 

*All living things do it-somehow

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What are the two types of reproduction?
Definition

Sexual 

 

Asexual

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Sexual Reproduction
Definition
requires 2 organisms; has more genetic variation, but takes longer
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Asexual Reproduction
Definition
requires no partner, is much quicker, but very little genetic variation
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What are the main functions of the Reproductive System?
Definition
  • develop male/ female physical characteristics
  • produce sex cells
  • assist in fertilization
  • produce offspring
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Male Reproductive System
Definition
Has both internal and external organs
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Penis
Definition
external male organ through which urine and semen flow out of the body
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Scrotum
Definition
protective sac surrounding testes
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Testes
Definition
male sex gland, produces testosterone sperm
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Sperm
Definition
male reproductive cell, made in testes
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Urethra
Definition
duct where semen and urine travel through
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Female Reproductive System
Definition
Has only internal reproductive organs
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Ovaries
Definition
female sex glands, produces estrogen, produces egg cells
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Egg
Definition
female reproductive cell
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Oviduct
Definition

tube that connects ovary to uterus; where fertilization occurs

 

AKA: Fallopian Tube

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Vagina
Definition
tube connecting uterus to outside of body
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The Menstrual Cycle
Definition
  • every month the adult female body prepares for a potential pregnancy
  • If no pregnancy happens, the cycle repeats itself every 4 weeks
  • The mentsrual cycle starts during puberty and ends during menopause
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