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2.3 - sexual reproduction in humans Flashcards

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list parts of female reproductive system + explain function

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ovaries - produce egg cells in follicles
fallopian tubes - transports egg cell from ovary to uterus
uterus - where embryo develops
cervix - separates uterus from vagina, protects fetus
vagina - leads from cervix to outside of body

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list parts of male reproductive system + explain function

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testes - production of sperm cells + testosterone
vas deferens - carry sperm from testes to urethra
prostate gland - secretes alkaline fluid to counteract vaginal acidity
urethra - allows excretion of urine + semen from body
seminal vesicle - secretes fluid (proteins + fructose) to nourish sperm
penis - penetrates vagina, releases sperm
epididymis - stores sperm
scrotum - holds + maintains optimum temperature for testes

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how does human body produce gametes

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via gametogenesis

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name 2 types of gametogenesis

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  • spermatogenesis
  • oogenesis
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what is spermatogenesis

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gametogenesis in males resulting in production of spermatozoa

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where does spermatogenesis take place

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seminiferous tubules

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outline stages of spermatogenesis

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primordial germ cells → spermatogonia → primary spermatocytes → secondary spermatocytes → spermatic → 4 spermatozoa

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8
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what’s the germinal epithelium

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surface layer of cells surrounding ovaries in females + testicles in males that’s involved in gametogenesis

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how do primary spermatocytes form

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  • primordial germ cells divide by mitosis, forming spermatogonia
  • growth period of spermatogonia w/out further division forms primary spermatocytes
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how are spermatids formed

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  • primary spermatocytes divide in meiosis I to form haploid secondary spermatocytes
  • secondary spermatocytes divide in meiosis II to form 4 haploid spermatids
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how do spermatozoa form

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spermatids differentiate to gain flagellum, acrosome, + many mitochondria

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12
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the 3 types of cells within testes

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  • spermatogonia
  • sertoli cells
  • interstitial cells (cells of leydig)
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what are leydig cells

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  • cells located adjacent to seminiferous tubules in testes that secrete testosterone
  • also called interstitial cells of leydig
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what are sertoli cells

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cells located within seminiferous tubules in testes that provide nourishment + protection to cells produced in spermatogenesis

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15
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describe structure of mature sperm cell

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acrosome - contains digestive enzymes which break down zona pellucida of egg
flagellum - propulsion
mitochondria - energy

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16
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what’s oogenesis

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gametogenesis in females that results in production of secondary oocytes

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17
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where does oogenesis take place

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ovaries

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18
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outline stages of oogenesis

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primordial germ cell → oogonia → primary oocyte → secondary oocyte + polar body → ootid + polar bodies → ovum

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how do primary oocytes form

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  • primordial germ line cells in ovaries (+ oviduct) divide by mitosis, forming oogonia
  • growth period of oogonia w/out further division forms primary oocytes
  • meiosis begins but pauses in prophase I until puberty
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what happens during first meiotic division of oogenesis

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  • primary oocytes divide in meiosis I to form secondary oocyte
  • polar body buds off + sticks to oocyte
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what’s a polar body

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haploid cell produced during meiosis in females that doesn’t have ability to be fertilised

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when is second meiotic division of oogenesis completed

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meiosis II initiated but pauses in metaphase II unless fertilisation takes place

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23
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what happens during second meiotic division

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secondary oocyte develops into fertilised ovum + second polar body

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describe structure of secondary oocyte

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corona radiata - outer layer of follicle cells
zona pellucida - coating above cytoplasm that prevents polyspermy + hardens when cortical granules release chemicals
haploid nucleus - fertilisation restores diploid chromosome number

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25
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outline stages in development of follicle

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primary follicle → secondary follicle → graafian follicle → ovulation → corpus luteum

26
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what’s a primary follicle

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immature ovarian follicle surrounded by two layers of follicular cells

27
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what’s a secondary follicle

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larger follicle that’s developed from primary follicle

28
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define graafian follicle

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mature fluid filled follicle in ovary within which egg cell develops

29
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what’s a corpus luteum

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mass of cells that forms from graafian follicle after ovulation
serves as temporary endocrine structure during pregnancy, secreting progesterone

30
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what’s sexual intercourse

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entry of male reproductive organ + deposition of sperm into female reproductive tract

31
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explain what happens in fertilisation

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  1. spermatozoa move into fallopian tubes
  2. acrosome binds to zona pellucida + releases hydrolase enzymes that digest zona pellucida
  3. membranes of sperm + secondary oocyte fuse, allowing sperm nucleus to enter oocyte
  4. nuclei fuse, forming diploid zygote
  5. cortical reaction causes zona pellucida to harden, preventing polyspermy
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outline stages of early embryo development

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zygote → blastocyst → implantation

33
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how does a blastocyst form

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several mitotic division of zygote (cleavage) produce ball of cells, the blastocyst

34
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define implantation

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early stage of pregnancy in which blastocyst adheres + sinks into endometrium

35
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what is placenta

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temporary organ attached to lining of uterus during pregnancy

36
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name the hormones involved in menstrual cycle

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  • follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • luteinising hormone (LH)
  • oestrogen
  • progesterone
37
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where is FSH secreted from

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anterior pituitary gland

38
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what’s the function of FSH in menstrual cycle

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binds to follicle cells, stimulating them to mature + secrete oestrogen

39
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where is LH secreted from

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anterior pituitary galnd

40
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what’s the function of LH in menstrual cycle

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initiates ovulation + stimulates development of graafian follicle into corpus luteum

41
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what’s the function of oestrogen in menstrual cycle

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inhibits production of FSH + causes surge in LH production

42
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what structure secretes progesterone in menstrual cycle

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corpus luteum

43
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what’s the function of progesterone in the menstrual cycle

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causes development of endometrium + inhibits production of FSH + LH

44
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what happens if implantation doesn’t occur during menstrual cycle

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  • corpus luteum degenerates due to decreasing FSH + LH levels
  • progesterone levels decrease
  • endometrium breaks down
45
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what is HCG

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  • human chorionic gonadotropin
  • hormone secreted by developing embryo that maintains corpus luteum during early pregnancy
46
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describe role of placenta in pregnancy

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  • exchange of gases + nutrients
  • barrier between fetal + maternal blood
  • secretes progesterone + oestrogen
  • protects mothers immune system
  • protection from difference between maternal + foetal blood pressure
47
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what’s the role of progesterone during pregnancy

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suppresses contractions of uterine wall

48
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what’s the role of oestrogen during pregnancy

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stimulates uterine growth + development of mammary glands

49
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how do levels of progesterone + oestrogen change prior to birth

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  • oestrogen levels increase
  • progesterone levels decrease
50
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why do progesterone levels decrease jut before birth

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allows uterine wall to contract

51
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where is oxytocin secreted from

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posterior pituitary gland

52
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describe the role of oxytocin

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triggers contraction of uterus wall

53
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what type of feedback is secretion of oxytocin an example of

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positive feedback

54
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what type of feedback is secretion of oxytocin an example of

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postive feedback

55
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where is prolactin secreted from

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anterior pituitary gland

56
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describe the role of prolactin

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stimulates lactation during + after birth

57
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what is amniotic fluid

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liquid surrounding embryo in amniotic sac

58
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describe role of amniotic fluid during fetal development

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protects foetus + acts as a shock absorber

59
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describe how placenta is adapted for exchange of substances between maternal + fetal blood

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  • counter current blood flow
  • chorionic villi provide large SA for exchange of products
  • fetal capillaries lie close to surface, giving short diffusion distance
  • abundance of maternal blood vessels
60
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what are intervillous sapces

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spaces between chorionic villi that contain maternal blood

61
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describe role of umbilical artery

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carries deoxygenated blood from fetus to placeta

62
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describe role of umbilical vein

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carries oxygenated blood from placenta to fetus

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