POINTERS IN SCIENCE 5

URETHRA MENOPAUSE
 reproductive part that is present in both  the period when menstruation naturally
female and male reproductive system. stops.
CERVIX
 female reproductive system functions as
PREGNANCY
passageway connected to the uterus that
 When an egg is fertilized by a sperm and
enlarges when giving birth.
becomes embedded in the lining.
VULVA
UMBILICAL CORD
 the opening at the end of the vagina.
 serves as the passageway of the nutrients
for and waste from the unborn baby.
VULVOVAGINITIS
 characterized as an inflammation of the
PUBERTY
vulva and vagina.
 the stage of human growth and
UTERUS
development in which a person becomes
 part of the female reproductive system a
physically mature.
fertilized egg is embedded.
10-16 YEARS OLD
Uterus prepare for the release of the egg the
 age range puberty usually occurs.
uterine lining thickens and becomes rich in blood
TRUE about puberty During puberty,
vessels.
proportions change, hands and feet become
ENDOMETRIUM
bigger, and arms become longer.
 inner wall of the uterus that has a mucous
They value relationships more and enter
lining.
personal relationships with others. (Changes
in behavior and attitude during puberty)
EGG CELL
 the biggest cell in the human body.
following changes in boys is NOT TRUE(Their
The finger-like projections, known as fimbriae voice becomes high-pitched)
sweep them up to the oviduct.( happens to the
egg cells right after they are released from the
The changes that happen in the body during
ovaries)
THOUSANDS EGG CELLS GIRLS OVERIES puberty is called secondary physical
HAVE. characteristics.

OVARIES AND TESTES

OVARIAN CYSTS  the female and male sex hormones come
 disorder is commonly not a problem from.
unless they grow very large. PROGESTERONE AND ESTROGEN
MENSTRUATION  sex hormones produced by women.
 characterized as the monthly discharge of SCROTUM
blood from the uterus through the vagina.  the male reproductive system is a pair of
28 DAYS pouch-like sacs which serves as skin
 the average menstrual cycle for women. covering of the testes.
Together, the egg and blood flow out of the PENIS
body through the vagina. (Happens during  the male reproductive system is known to
menstruation) be the external male organ.
When menstruation occurs to girls, they all have SEMINAL VESICLES
the same date and days of menstrual cycle.(NOT  male reproductive system produces a
TRUE) sugar- rich fluid that provides energy to
sperm cells’ motility.
DYSMENORRHEA PITUITARY GLAND
 mainly due to menstrual cramps and is  responsible for release of growth
usually associated with the contraction of hormones.
the uterine muscles during ovulation and FERTILIZATION
menstruation.
 process occurs when a sperm cell unites
with an egg cell.
7 DAYS
 implantation occurs after fertilization.
The uterine lining thickens and becomes rich
in blood vessels. (uterus prepare for the
release of the egg)

Following measures should be considered in

taking care of a female reproductive system.
 Changing underwear as often as needed.
 Washing underwear properly.
 Being careful when using public toilets.

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS

 causes Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS).
INGUINAL HERNIA
 a condition wherein a portion of the
intestines pushes through an abnormal
opening or weakening of the abdominal
wall and into the scrotum.

Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is

correct, FALSE if the statement is incorrect,
write your answer on the space provided.

TRUE 1. Oviduct serves as a pathway for the egg

cell.
FALSE 2. Vas deferens are sac-like pouches
attached to the seminal vesicles.