3.5 Reproductive System Flashcards
Sperm
The male sex cell, containing 23 chromosomes
Ovum
The female sex cell, containing 23 chromosomes
Chromosomes
Rod shaped structures made of intricately folded genetic material
Testes
Male reproductive gland that forms and secretes sperm and several fluid elements in semen
Epididymis
A tube that carries sperm cells from the testes to the vas deferens
Vas deferens
A duct that transfers sperm from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle
Seminal vesicle
A gland that produces semen
Semen
Mixture of sperm cells and secretions from several male reproductive glands
Ejaculatory duct
Adopt formed by the joining of the seminal vesicle with the vas deferens, through which semen moves during ejaculation
Urethra
A tube that discharges urine
Penis
Male organ of urination and intercourse
Prostate gland
Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates the movement of sperm
Vagina
The muscular canal in a female that extends from an external opening to the neck of the uterus
Cervix
External opening of the uterus
Uterus
A female organ within which the fetus develops during pregnancy
Endometrium
Lining of the uterus
Fallopian tubes
Tubes that convey the ova/eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
Fimbria
Finger-like projections extending from the fallopian tubes that drawer ova/eggs into the fallopian tube
Ovaries
Female reproductive organs
Fertilized egg
The result of a combined egg and sperm, containing 46 chromosomes
Orchiopexy
Relocating a nine to send a testicle to the correct location in the scrotum
Scrotum
Sack in which testes are suspended
TURP-transurethral resection of the prostate
Removal of part of the prostate gland through the insertion of instruments across the urethra to reach the prostate internally
Radical prostatectomy
Removal of the prostate gland using an incision in the abdomen, and also the urinary bladder. Frequently, additional tissue is biopsied for invasion of cancer cells.
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus
BSO - bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries
Endometrial ablation
Scarring or removal of the inner lining of the uterus to treat abnormal bleeding
D&C - Dilation and Curettage
Widening of the cervix to permit evacuation of the contents or scraping of the lining of the uterus
Ectopic pregnancy
Removal of a fertilized ovum growing in the fallopian tube to prevent complications, such as hemorrhage, shock and scarring of the fallopian tube.
Pelviscopy
Visualization of the pelvic cavity/lower abdomen using an endoscope for medical diagnosis or treatment of female reproductive organs.
Tubal ligation
Cutting, burning, tying or applying a clip on the fallopian tubes to prevent future pregnancies.
Vasectomy
Hey surgical procedure for male sterilization and/or birth control.
Three steps for tubal ligation?
Fallopian tube is raised to create a loop, the loop is crushed with forceps and then ligated in a figure 8, the loop is exercised at the crushed zone.
