Unit 19: Reproductive System

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Testes

Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone.

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Vas Deferens

The tube through which sperm travel from the epididymis to the urethra.

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Scrotum

The pouch of skin enclosing the testes.

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Epididymis

A coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored.

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Testosterone

The male hormone responsible for male characteristics.

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Prostate

A gland that produces fluid to carry sperm during ejaculation.

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Vasectomy

A surgical procedure that cuts the vas deferens to prevent sperm from leaving the body.

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Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)

A test used by doctors to check the prostate.

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Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH)

A condition where the prostate enlarges with age, impacting urine flow.

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Calcineuron

A protein crucial for sperm movement and fertilization.

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Flagella

The tail of sperm that aids in movement.

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Ovary

Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones.

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Uterus

The organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops.

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Fallopian Tubes

Tubules that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

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Cervix

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

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Meiosis

A type of cell division that produces sex cells with half the number of chromosomes.

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Zygote

The fertilized egg resulting from the union of sperm and egg.

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Blastula

An early stage of embryonic development after several divisions.

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Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining when no egg is fertilized.

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Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.

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HPV (human papillomavirus)

A common virus that can lead to cervical cancer.

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Vaccine

A preventive measure against certain diseases, including HPV.

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Fertilization

The process where sperm penetrates an egg, resulting in a zygote.

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Chromosomes

Structures carrying genetic information; humans have 46 in total.

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Fetus

An embryo after the 8th week of pregnancy.

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Bipaternal Twins

Twins that come from eggs fertilized by different fathers.

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Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that develop during puberty, influenced by hormones.

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Menstrual Cycle

The monthly cycle of changes in the female reproductive system.

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Cervical Abnormalities

Changes in cervical cells that can indicate potential health issues.

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Infertility

The inability to conceive after one year of trying.

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Gynecologist

A doctor specializing in the female reproductive system.

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Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing nutrients to the fetus.

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Sexual Reproduction

The process involving the combination of genetic material from two parents.

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Identical Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg that splits.