Human Reproduction

Practice flashcards covering male and female reproductive organs, their functions, and human reproduction terminology.

Why do humans reproduce?

Humans reproduce to ensure the survival of their species.

Which organs make up the male reproductive system?

The male reproductive organs consist of the testes and penis.

What is the function of the testis?

The testis is the organ that produces sperms.

What is the function of the penis?

The penis transfers sperms into the female reproductive organ.

What is the singular form of testes?

Testis

Which organs make up the female reproductive system?

The female reproductive organs consist of the vagina, uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

What is the function of the uterus, and by what other name is it known?

The uterus is the organ in which the embryo develops and grows. It is also known as the womb.

What is the function of the ovary?

The ovary is the organ that produces "eggs" or ova (ovum) every month.

What takes place in the Fallopian tube?

The fertilisation process between a sperm and an ovum takes place in the Fallopian tube.

What is the function of the vagina?

The vagina is a channel that receives sperms from the penis.

What are the singular and plural forms for the egg cell?

Ovum is singular, and ova is plural.

Under what condition is there a probability that multiple births will take place?

If the ovary releases more than one ovum at once and these ova are successfully fertilised, there is a probability that multiple births will take place.