Human Reproductive System

Test Yourself: Can you identify the different parts + describe how each part is involved in fertilisation?

Tip: Fusion of the nucleus of an egg + a sperm (inputs of a system)
= forms a fertilised egg / zygote (output of a system)

Tip: A new individual formed through sexual reproduction receives a unique combination of genetic information from the mother (egg) and the father (sperm), resulting in similarities and differences between individuals and their parents (as well as siblings)

Tip: Be familiar with the definition of ovulation + how to calculate the fertile period 

Tip: Be familiar with the definition of menstruation + describing the different phases in a cycle

Test Yourself: Are you able to describe how temporary + permanent birth control methods help prevent pregnancy? (e.g. how they disrupt certain processes / functions of certain organs in the reproductive system)

Think: How does the virus counter-attack and evade our immune system?

Test Yourself:

1. How is sexual reproduction different from asexual reproduction? (What are some advantages?)

2. How does sexual reproduction help pass down genetic material to the next generation?

Think: What are the harmful consequences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Think: Why are some people "for" abortion while others are "against" it?