1.Human Reproduction Flashcards
2 types of cells in seminiferous tubules and their functions
Sertoli cells : provide nourishment to sperm
Leydig cells : Produce testosterone
Differ spermatogenesis, spermiogenesis and spermiation
Spermatogenesis: Production of sperm
Spermiogenesis: Formation of spermatid to sperm
Spermiogenesis: Release of sperm from seminiferous tubule
Layers of uterus
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
Why is hymen not considered a reliable symbol of virginity?
It may be broken by excercise
What is the function of acrosome
To penetrate ovum
Function of corpus luteum
Production of progesterone
What’s Menarche and Menopause?
Menarche: First menstruation
Menopause: stopping of menstrual cycle
What’s Implantation
Attaching of blastula to endometrium
What is placenta
Structural and functional unit between the foetus and maternal body.
Transport oxygen and nutrients to foetus
Removal of waste
What is colostrum
Milk produced during initial days of lactation
What is Implantation
Embedding blastocyst to endometrium
Function of Graffian follicle
Produce Estrogen
What is the pregnancy hormone
Progesterone
Differ spermatogenesis and oogenesis
•Sp.
Begins after birth
Happen in testis
Continuous till death
•Oog.
Begins before birth
Happens in ovary
Stops around age 50.
(Study diagram)
