| Term | Definition |
|---|
| ovary | meiosis occurs producing egg cell, gland that makes estrogen and progesterone |
| ovulation | egg is matured and travels down the fallopian tube (oviduct) |
| fallopian tube | where the egg goes when released, where fertilization takes place |
| egg | female reproductive cell, large with nutrients (23 chromosomes) |
| uterus | where the fertilized egg (zygote) goes to and the zygote develops into a fetus and grows and develops for about nine months |
| cervix | opening through which the baby comes out of; connect uterus to vagina |
| vagina | passageway from uterus to outside; place where penis deposit sperm |
| menstruation | if egg is not fertilized the egg dies, the lining of the uterus comes off and leaves the body, happens once a month, the uterus contracts to push it out, last phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus along with blood and the unfertilized ovum are discharged thourh the vagina |
| tampons | in the body (vagina) to absorb menstruation discharge |
| liners | outside the vagina to absorb menstruation discharge |
| hymen | membrane that covers the vagina in a newborn, it comes off eventually as girl grows older |
| labia | outer fold of skin outside of vagina |
| clitoris | lots of nerve endings so it is very sensitive |
| scrotum | sack that surrounds the testes to control temperature, so that sperm cells can be produced (lower than body temperature) |
| seminiferous tubules | in the testes, meiosis occurs producing sperm cells, and makes male hormone testosterone |
| sperm | small mobile, produced in large quantities, has tail (23 chromosomes) |
| epididymis | sperm storage area |
| vas deferens | from the testes through the prostate gland, passes through 2 glands that nourish the sperm cells and provide protection |
| semen | fluids that surround sperm cells |
| penis | has erectile tissue that fill with blood |
| prostate gland | produces fluid that helps neutralize the acidity of the vaginal tract; prolonging the lifespan of sperm |
| cowper's gland | produces fluid helps to lubricate the urethra for spermatozoa to pass through |
| seminal vesicles | produces high fructose concentrations provide nutrient energy for the spermatozoa as they travel through the female reproductive system. |
| testes | male reproductive organ that makes sperm and testosterone |
| pituitary gland | the master gland of the endocrine system that signals the ovaries or testes to initiate puberty |
| infant | stage of life: a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk |
| teen | stage of life characterized by puberty changes (growth spurt, development of sex organs, etc.) |
| adult | stage of life: a fully developed person from maturity onward |
| senior | stage of characterized by a decrease in muscle strength, loss of hair coloring, the inability to focus eyes, etc. |
| child | stage of life: older than infant, can talk, learn at rapid rate, younger than teen |
| XY | male genotype (chromosome set) |
| XX | female genotype (chromosome set) |
| ejaculation | when semen leaves the male body |
| embryo | the first two months of development during pregnancy |
| menstrual | from the latin word month |
| umbilical cord | The rope-like structure that forms between the embryo and the placenta is the |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
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