1. ANATOMY VOCABULARY What is it? What does it do? Is it a boy or a girl?

2. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth OvaFemale reproductive egg X Vasectomy Surgical procedure for sterilization of the male-vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm from entering the semen X

3. Ejaculation The passage of semen carrying sperm from the penis as a result of muscular contractions X ConceptionWhen the sperm and the egg unite in the fallopian tube X TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth

4. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth Ovulation Time when the egg is released from the ovary X MenopauseAround age 45-55, the menstrual cycle stops and the woman is no longer able to get pregnant X

5. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth HormonesRegulate body processes X SemenThe thick, sticky fluid which contains sperm ejaculated by male from the penis during sexual intercourse. Combination of fluids from the prostate gland - seminal vesicle - and cowper’s gland X

6. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth Menstruation Begins at ages 8-13- the lining of the uterus (endometrium) dies off and is shed passing out of body in blood through the vagina - this happens one time each month X Erection When the penis fills with blood when a male is sexually aroused in preparation for sexual intercourse X

7. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth Endometrium The lining of the uterine wall X Fertilization When the sperm and egg come together-in the fallopian tube X

8. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth Hysterectomy Surgical removal of the uterus X Tubal Ligation An operation for sterilization of women- an incision is made in abdomen and the fallopian tubes are cut and tied- this prevents sperm and eggs from meeting X

9. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth EstrogenThe hormone responsible for sexual maturity- the “egg” producing hormone X Testosterone Male reproductive hormone made by the testicles which causes changes at puberty X ImpotenceThe failure to get or maintain an erection X

10. TermsDefinition / FactsMFBoth PMSPre-Menstrual Syndrome- hormone levels change which may cause cramping- headaches- mood swings-water retention X Progesterone Hormone that builds up the lining of the uterus to prepare it for the fertilized egg to attach to X