3.5 Reproductive System

Question 1

Sperm

Answer 1

The male sex cell, containing 23 chromosomes

Question 2

Ovum

Answer 2

The female sex cell, containing 23 chromosomes

Question 3

Chromosomes

Answer 3

Rod shaped structures made of intricately folded genetic material

Question 4

Testes

Answer 4

Male reproductive gland that forms and secretes sperm and several fluid elements in semen

Question 5

Epididymis

Answer 5

A tube that carries sperm cells from the testes to the vas deferens

Question 6

Vas deferens

Answer 6

A duct that transfers sperm from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle

Question 7

Seminal vesicle

Answer 7

A gland that produces semen

Question 8

Semen

Answer 8

Mixture of sperm cells and secretions from several male reproductive glands

Question 9

Ejaculatory duct

Answer 9

Adopt formed by the joining of the seminal vesicle with the vas deferens, through which semen moves during ejaculation

Question 10

Urethra

Answer 10

A tube that discharges urine

Question 11

Penis

Answer 11

Male organ of urination and intercourse

Question 12

Prostate gland

Answer 12

Produces a fluid element in semen that stimulates the movement of sperm

Question 13

Vagina

Answer 13

The muscular canal in a female that extends from an external opening to the neck of the uterus

Question 14

Cervix

Answer 14

External opening of the uterus

Question 15

Uterus

Answer 15

A female organ within which the fetus develops during pregnancy

Question 16

Endometrium

Answer 16

Lining of the uterus

Question 17

Fallopian tubes

Answer 17

Tubes that convey the ova/eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

Question 18

Fimbria

Answer 18

Finger-like projections extending from the fallopian tubes that drawer ova/eggs into the fallopian tube

Question 19

Ovaries

Answer 19

Female reproductive organs

Question 20

Fertilized egg

Answer 20

The result of a combined egg and sperm, containing 46 chromosomes

Question 21

Orchiopexy

Answer 21

Relocating a nine to send a testicle to the correct location in the scrotum

Question 22

Scrotum

Answer 22

Sack in which testes are suspended

Question 23

TURP-transurethral resection of the prostate

Answer 23

Removal of part of the prostate gland through the insertion of instruments across the urethra to reach the prostate internally

Question 24

Radical prostatectomy

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

Hysterectomy

Answer 25

Removal of the uterus

Question 26

BSO - bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Answer 26

Removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries

Question 27

Endometrial ablation

Answer 27

Scarring or removal of the inner lining of the uterus to treat abnormal bleeding

Question 28

D&C - Dilation and Curettage

Answer 28

Widening of the cervix to permit evacuation of the contents or scraping of the lining of the uterus

Question 29

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 29

Removal of a fertilized ovum growing in the fallopian tube to prevent complications, such as hemorrhage, shock and scarring of the fallopian tube.

Question 30

Pelviscopy

Answer 30

Visualization of the pelvic cavity/lower abdomen using an endoscope for medical diagnosis or treatment of female reproductive organs.

Question 31

Tubal ligation

Answer 31

Cutting, burning, tying or applying a clip on the fallopian tubes to prevent future pregnancies.

Question 32

Vasectomy

Answer 32

Hey surgical procedure for male sterilization and/or birth control.

Question 33

Three steps for tubal ligation?

Answer 33

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.