Science 1st Term Reviewer

SCIENCE Why do we need to reproduce? To ensure the survival of species.

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 1. Testes -

They produce sperm cells.

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They also produce the “hormone testerones”.

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It is also called testicles or gonads.

2. Vas Deferens -

It transports the mature sperm cell to the urethra.

3. Epididymis -

It is where the sperm cells are stored.

4. Prostate Gland -

Produces a fluid called semen.

5. Urethra -

It is a tube that carries urine and semen out of the body.

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 1. Vagina -

Also called birth canal where the baby passes the uterus.

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It is also where menstruation flows out.

2. Ovaries

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Produces egg cells and estrogen.

3. Fallopian Tubes -

Where mature egg cell travels from the ovaries to the uterus.

4. Uterus -

Also called womb.

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Strongest muscle in the female body.

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Where the unborn baby develops during pregnancy .

5. Cervix -

Opening that leads to the womb .

SCIENTIFIC METHOD 1.

Question : problem

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Research : gathering information

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Hypothesis : an “educated” guess

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Procedure : carefully followed

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Data : information collected from the experiment

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Observation : written description

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Conclusion : result of the experiment Note : If the conclusion is wrong, try again.