3.1 Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction

Question 1

Process of producing
offsprings.

Answer 1

REPRODUCTION

Question 2

External sex organs.

Answer 2

GENITALS

Question 3

Sex characteristics that are
present at birth.

Answer 3

PRIMARY SEX
CHARACTERISTICS

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Sex characteristics that emerge
during puberty.

Answer 4

SECONDARY SEX
CHARACTERISTICS

Question 5

experience various physical and emotional changes from childhood to
adulthood.

Answer 5

HUMANS

Question 6

are the basic units of reproduction; their union can lead to
the creation of life.

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Ova and sperm

Question 7

The female sexual anatomy is designed for the production and fertilization
of —–, as well as carrying and delivering the offspring.

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ovum

Question 8

signals the final development of primary and accesory organs that
support reproduction.

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Puberty

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outer part of the female
genitalia.

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Vulva

Question 10

pads of fatty tissue
between pubic bone and skin.

Answer 10

Mons Veneris

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outer lips surrounding
all the other structures.

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Labia Majora

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inner lips surrounding
the vestibule.

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Labia Minora

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area surrounding the
urethral opening and vagina.

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Vestibule

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clitoral hood (foreskin covering
clitoris).

Answer 14

Prepuce

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female erogenous organ capable
of erection under sexual stimulation.

Answer 15

Clitoris

Question 16

used for urination

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Urethra

Question 17

also called as
“introitus”.

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Vaginal Opening

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area of skin separating
genitalia from anus.

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Perineum

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collapsible canal extending
from vaginal opening back and upward
into body to cervix and uterus.

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Vagina

Question 20

small end of uterus to which
vagina leads.

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Cervix

Question 21

womb, organ within pelvic
zone where fetus is carried.

Answer 21

Uterus

Question 22

Carry egg cells from
ovaries to uterus; this is where
fertilization occurs.

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Fallopian Tubes

Question 23

small, oval-shaped glands
located on either side of your uterus.

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Ovaries

Question 24

one of your ovaries
releases an egg. If a sperm fertilizes this
egg, you can become pregnant.

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ovulation

Question 24

one of your ovaries releases an egg. If a sperm fertilizes this egg, you can become pregnant.

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ovulation

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is the time in life when a boy or girl becomes sexually mature.

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PUBERTY

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menstrual cycle

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marks the beginning of puberty in females; normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle.

Question 27

The first episode occurs between 11 to 15 years of age referred to as

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“menarche”.

Question 28

The time between the first day of the period and ovulation. Estrogen rises as an egg prepares to be released.

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Follicular Phase

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After the period, the uterine lining builds back up again.

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Proliferative Phase

Question 30

The time between ovulation and before the start of menstruation, when the body prepares for a possible pregnancy. Progesterone is produced, peaks, and then drops.

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Luteal Phase

Question 31

The uterine lining produces chemicals that will either help support an early pregnancy or will prepare the lining to break down and shed if pregnancy doesn’t occur.

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Secretory Phase

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important role in sexual and reproductive development

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estrogen

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facilitates the implantation of the fertilized egg

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progesterone

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facilitates ovulation

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LH

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stimulates follicular reproduction

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FSH

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is designed for the production and delivery of sperm for fertilization of the female’s ovum.

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male sexual anatomy

Question 37

Foreskin covering head of penis.

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Prepuce

Question 38

Glans (head), shaft, and root., During arousal, these engorged with blood, resulting in erection.

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Penis

Question 39

Sac that encloses the two compartments housing in testes.

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Scrotum

Question 40

Found on head of penis; this is the end of tube connected to bladder and used for urination.

Answer 40

Urethral Opening

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AreA of skin separating the genitalia from anus, distance is greater in male than females.

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Perineum

Question 42

produce androgen, particularly large quantities of testosterone, which greatly influence male development and drive sexual motivation.

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Testes-

Question 43

Produce sperm cells.

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Testes

Question 44

Travels from testicle toward urethra carrying sperm.

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Vas deferens

Question 45

Two glands that produce alkaline fluid rich in fructose sugar, comprising 70% of semen volume. Alkaline nature may stimulate sperm to start self-propulsion and sugar may provide sperm nutrients.

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Seminal Vesicle

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Connects vas deferens to urethra.

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Ejaculatory Duct

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Gland producing alkaline secretions that account for about 30% of semen volume.

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Prostate

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Tube within penis that carries sperm and semen the rest of the way to the opening of the penis.

Answer 48

Urethra

Question 49

is the major male hormone produced mainly by the testes.

Answer 49

Testosterone

Question 50

It is responsible for the growth and development of a boy during adolescence, development of sperm, and secondary sexual characteristics.

Answer 50

Testosterone