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Distinguish between primary sex characteristics and secondary sex characteristics |
Primary sex characteristics are present at birth. Secondary sex characteristics arise during puberty.put |
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Put these structures in order ductus deferens, urethra, epididymis, seminiferous tubules, ejaculatory duct. |
Seminiferous tubules, Epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra what i |
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What is the significance of the acrosome of the sperm. |
It contains enzymes to break down the barrier of the ovum |
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Name the gland that contribute fluid to semen, and list what each contributes |
prostate, Cowper's glands, seminal vesicle. Cowper's glands neutralizes urine in the urethra and lubricates the prostate gland contributes alkaline fluid the seminal vesicle co tributes fructose |
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In which part of the female reproduction centre does fertilization take place? |
The Fallopian tubes |
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How does the path of an unfertilized ovum differ from he path of a fertilized ovum? |
A fertilized ovum will implant itself in the endometrium and a unfertilized ovum will leave the body during menstruation |
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What is the endometrium |
The lining of the uterus that is richly supplied with blood vessels to provide nutrients for the fetus |
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What is menstruation |
The shedding of the endometrium when the ovum has not been fertilized |
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Describe how HIV leads to sickness and death in people who have AIDS |
HIV attacks white blood cells so the persons immune system is weakened |
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How is HIV transmitted? |
HIV is sexually transmitted among intravenous drug users who share needles. |
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Compare the transmission of hepatitis A, B, and C |
Hepatitis A is usually contracted through drinking water contaminated with fecal matter as well as through oral and anal contact. Hepatitis B is usually contracted through sexual contact or through contact with contaminated blood and body fluids. Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood to blood contact for example sharing needles. |
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List the most common symptoms of genital herpes infection. |
Tingling, itching, blisters, flu like symptoms |
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which chromosome combinations result in male and female offspring? |
xx=female xy=male |
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List 5 make sex hormones and their importance. |
GnRH (stimulates release of FSH and LH) FSH stimulates gamete production) LH (stimulates the production of testosterone) Testosterone (stimulates the development of the secondary sex characteristics) |
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What is the role of GnRH, FSH and LH in the development of the female reproductive system? |
GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary which releases FSH and LH. FSH matures the ovum and LH maintains the corpus luteum |
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what is this? |
uterine and ovarian cycles |
