Unit 56 - D3.1.4 - Male & Female Reproductive Systems

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What are the male and female gametes in sexual reproduction?

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The male gamete is the sperm, and the female gamete is the egg.

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What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?

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The prostate gland produces seminal fluid that nourishes and helps transport sperm.

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What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?

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The urethra carries urine from the bladder and semen from the reproductive system out of the body.

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What is the significance of the fimbria in the female reproductive system?

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The fimbria are finger-like projections that help guide the egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube.

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What is the process of fertilization?

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Fertilization is the union of a sperm and an egg, resulting in the formation of a zygote.

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What is the function of the ovary in the female reproductive system?

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The ovary produces eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

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What is the role of the uterus in reproduction?

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The uterus is where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy.

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What is the difference between a zygote and an embryo?

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A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg, while an embryo is the developing organism after implantation.

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What are the stages of human development after fertilization?

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The stages include zygote, embryo, and fetus.

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What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

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The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina and allows the passage of menstrual fluid and childbirth.