Reproduction In Humans

Reproduction that occurs with use of gametes

Period during which sexual maturity occurs

Process where gametes are produced from germinal epithelium of male & female gonads

Process where spermatozoa are produced from germinal epithelial of testes

Process where ova are produced from germinal epithelium of ovary

Changes that occur in ovary & uterus of a female over a period of 28 days

Process where ovum is released from Grafiaan follicle of ovary

Changes that occur in walls of uterus as it thickens until menstruation occurs

Hormone secreted by Grafiaan follicle & is responsible for thickening of endometrium

Lining of uterus

Discharge of blood & other material from lining of uterus at intervals of about one month

(pregnancy) Period where Embryo develops in uterus until baby is born

Name given to Embryo when it reaches 12 weeks

Outermost membrane around foetus

Membrane found inside chorion

When GnRH stimulates the anterior pituary gland to secrete : FSH LH Secondary sexual characteristics

Stimulates testes to produce sperm

Stimulates testes to produce testosterone

Development of muscles & broad shoulders, public hair, beard, deep voice, larger testes & penis Development & functioning of prostate gland, seminal vesicles & cowpers gland

Stimulates a follicle in ovary to develop & secrete oestregen

Stimulates development of corpus luteum in ovary to secret progesterone

Growth of public hair, breasts Onset of menstruation

Tubes Glands Organs

Sac that holds testes