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Building Blocks Of Life (SEX)
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8th Grade
11/02/2011

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Cells
Definition
Every organism contains cells, we are made of cells
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Cell Membrane
Definition
The thin covering of cells, Gives cells their shape and holds together
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Nucleus
Definition
The part of a cell that contains all of its functions and activities (BRAIN)
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Inside cells, jelly-like substance, where many chemical reactions take place, contains organelles
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Organelles
Definition
Inside the cytoplasm, helps keep cell functioning properly
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Cell Wall - Plant cells
Definition
A thick, tough layer on the outside of the cell membrane which protects the inside
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Vacuoles - Plant Cells
Definition
Large liquid filled spaces, where dissolved substances and water are stored (Most animals don't have vacuoles)
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Chloroplasts
Definition
Inside cytoplasms of plants are chloroplasts, they contain green pigment called CHLOROPHYLL which is needed for PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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Sperm Cell
Definition
The male sex cell, very small cells produced in huge quantities by males
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Ovum/Ova (Plural)
Definition
Female sex cell, much larger than sperm
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Fertilization
Definition
When the sperm and ovum nuclei meet and a living thing is formed
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Ovaries
Definition
Female reproductive organ, which make ova
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Testes
Definition
Male reproductive organ, which make sperm
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Puberty
Definition
When changes occur to females bodies, Triggered by release of chemical substances into blood
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Menstruation (Menstrual cycle)
Definition
A monthly cycle, for females, last about 5 days and indicated by a loss of blood. When the lining of the uterus is shed and flows through the vagina
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Uterus
Definition
Includes blood vessels, The lining of the whole female reproduction organs
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Vagina
Definition
Where blood flows through during the menstrual cycle
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Ovulation
Definition
During the menstrual cycle when the ovaries release one egg
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Prostate Gland
Definition
Where the sperm is added from
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Semen
Definition
The liquid containing the sperm
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Embryo
Definition
The tiny developing baby
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Umbilical Chord
Definition
The tube that passes oxygen and food from the mother to the baby inside the woman
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Foetus
Definition
As the embryo grows and takes the shape of a human it is called a foetus
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Anther (Plants)
Definition
Male reproductive organ
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Stigma (Plants)
Definition
Part of the female reproduction organs
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Pollination
Definition
The process of pollen moving from the anther to the stigma
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Ovule (Plants)
Definition
Contains the egg cell in a female plant
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Dispersal
Definition
Seeds spreading away from the adult plant to start new plants
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Germination
Definition
The process when a seed lands on moist soil, the new plant grows new roots and a stem
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