Reproduction

Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction

Type	Define	Example	Advantages	Disadvantages
-Asexual	A sexual process that only requires one parent and creates identical copies	Binary Fission, Budding, Spores	Fast	If the environment changes, the asexual reproudction may not be able to occur
Sexual	Gametes need to combine, e.g. sperm + egg, combine to create zygote	Syngamy (humans’ way), Conjugation	Genetic variety	Slow, complicated

Identify some list examples of asexual and sexual reproduction

Examples of Asexual Reproduction:

• Binary Fission
• Budding
• Spores

Examples of Sexual Reproduction:

• Syngamy: Two gametes are combined to create offspring
• Conjugation: Two organisms (usually bacteria, protozoa and fungi) temporarily fuse together to share genetic material

Define the terms gamete, sex cell, zygote, embryo

Gamete: The cells that contain half of the DNA found in offspring when combined
Sex Cell: Gamete
Zygote: The product of combining two gametes
Embryo: The cloned zygotes

Reproductive Systems

Construct a table of the structures and functions of the female reproductive system

Label a diagram of the female reproductive system

Organ	Function
Ovary (7)	Female gamete (ova/eggs x 40,000) (“sex cell”) Eggs produced and stored here and after puberty, one is normally released each month
Fallopian tube (5&6)	Eggs travels along the Fallopian tube to uterus. Interestingly, there is a physical gap between the Fallopian tube and the ovary meaning unless they are lined up well, the egg will be ejected into the body cavity instead.
Uterus (4)	The place where the fertilised egg will implant and the baby will develop
Cervix (2)	Secretes mucus which varies depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle. At ovulation, it is clear, runny and conducive to sperm.
Vagina (1)	A muscle dense area, the penis is inserted into the vagina and sperm travel through it towards the uterus. It is also the birth canal.

Label a diagram of the male reproductive system and Construct a table of the structures and functions of the male reproductive system

Label Number	Organ	Function
2	Testicle (testis/testes)	Generates sperm
3	Scrotum	Keeps sperm below body temperature
1	Epididymis	Generates fluid for the sperm to sit in
6	Vas Deferens	Carries sperm from testicles to penis
11?	Seminal vesicle	Generates ejaculate fluid minus sperm
5	Urethra	Used to remove urine from body and expel ejaculate from body
4	Penis	Encases the urethra and nerves
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Outline the changes in males and females during puberty

Females:

• Ovaries produce oestorgen
• Develop breast tissue
• Fat tissue develops around hip + buttocks (to store energy for feeding baby later)
• Secondary hair grows around armpits and groin
  Males:
• Voice deepens
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• Secondary hairs grows around armpits and groin
• Oil production increases - causing acne
• Sperm begins being produced and testes and scrotum enlarge
• Involuntary erections and wet dreams become common

Fertilisation, Pregnancy and Birth

Define the terms copulation and fertilisation

• Copulation: The introduction of the male reproductive organ (penis) into the female reproductive canal (vagina), followed by a discharge of semen; sexual intercourse
• Fertilisation: A process in sexual reproduction that involves the union of male (sperm) and female (ovum) gametes (each with a single, haploid set of chromosomes) to produce a diploid zygote

Identify the important milestones in pregnancy and birth

Month	Event/Milestone
0	Fertilisation, sperm and egg fusing to form a zygote The zygote implants into the uterine wall
1	The egg grows and amniotic fluid is formed around it, placenta also forms, which transfers nutrients to the baby.
2	The baby’s facial features begin to develop, arms and legs are beginning to form. At the end of month two, the baby is called a fetus instead of an embryo.
3	The baby’s arms, hands and fingers and feet and toes are fully formed and can be moved, ears and teeth begin to form. All organs and extremities are formed and begin working.
4	The baby’s heartbeat may now be detectable, making faces and sucking thumbs is now possible, and you can now see if you’re having a boy or a girl through ultrasound.
5	The mother may feel the baby begin to move, and hair starts to grow on the baby.
6	The baby’s skin is reddish and wrinkled and veins are visible. Toe and fingerprints are visible. The baby can react to sounds.
7	The baby continues to develop reserves of body fat and responds to sound, pain, and light. Amniotic fluid begins to diminish.
8	The baby kicks more and the baby’s brain develops quickly at this time.
9	The baby’s lungs are nearly fully developed and the baby’s reflexes are developing quickly.