Human Growth and Development Summative

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What is the Urethra?

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The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body and also serves as a passage for semen in males.

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What is the function of the Penis?

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The male reproductive organ that delivers sperm to the female reproductive system and also serves as a conduit for urine to leave the body.

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What is the Scrotum?

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A pouch of skin containing the testicles, which helps regulate their temperature for optimal sperm production.

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What are Testicles?

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The male reproductive glands that produce sperm and hormones, primarily testosterone.

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What is the average duration of a pregnancy?

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Approximately 40 weeks, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.

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What is Ovulation?

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The process of releasing a mature egg from the ovary, typically occurring once a month in the female reproductive cycle.

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Where are a woman's eggs stored?

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In the ovaries, which are the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones.

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What is Menstruation?

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The monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur, resulting in bleeding.

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

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A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often in a fallopian tube, which can be life-threatening.

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What is a Prostate Gland?

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A gland in males that produces a fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.