Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Systems

Question 1

breasts

Answer 1

re accessory organs of the female reproductive system that are specialized to secrete milk following pregnancy. 4-18 lobes, average of 9 that contain dense connective and adipose tissue that support weight of breast.

Question 2

cervix

Answer 2

the lower part of the uterus, is sometimes called the neck of the uterus. It opens into the vagina and has a channel that allows sperm to enter the uterus and menstrual discharge to exit.

Question 3

endometrium

Answer 3

The inner most layer of of the uterine wall that is sloughed off during menstruation.

Question 4

estrogen

Answer 4

hormones produced by the ovaries. Rises (day 1-14 of menses)as follicles are maturing.

Question 5

fallopian tubes

Answer 5

oviducts, are hollow, cylindrical structures that extend 2 to 3 in from the upper edges of the uterus toward the ovaries

Question 6

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 6

Prompted by hypothalamus, released by pituitary gland which stimulates the ovary to produce 5 to 20 immature follicles. Highest during the first week of the follicular phase

Question 7

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 7

From the anterior pituitary gland, responsible for affecting the final development & subsequent rupture of the mature follicle.. On day 14

Question 8

menarche

Answer 8

the start of menstruation in females

Question 9

menstruation

Answer 9

marks the beginning and end of the monthly cycle.

Question 10

uterus

Answer 10

a (female) organ in which development of the fetus takes place. suspended by ligaments and contains three layers: Endometrium, myometrium and perimetrium

Question 11

ovulation

Answer 11

occurs when the ovum is released from its follicle; after leaving the ovary, the ovum enters the fallopian tube and journeys toward the uterus

Question 12

What female portion of the anatomy becomes the scrotum once the fetus becomes a male?

Answer 12

Labia Majora

Question 13

progesterone

Answer 13

Rises sharply once ovulation occurs. Hormone produced by ovaries (Corpus luteum secretes) that encourages and maintaining pregnancy by preparing the uterus for implantation (thickening). Responsible for the increase in body temperature (until 3 days before menstruation).

Question 14

testes

Answer 14

Where sperm cells and testosterone are made. Housed in scrotum.

Question 15

Luteal phase

Answer 15

occurs on days 15 through 28 of a 28-day cycle. After the follicle ruptures as it releases the egg, it closes and forms a corpus luteum.

Question 16

Follicular phase

Answer 16

starts on day 1 of the menstrual cycle and continues until ovulation, approximately 10 to 14 days later. Increasing levels of estrogen secreted from the maturing follicular cells

Question 17

Proliferative Phase

Answer 17

of the endometrial cycle corresponds to the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle. It starts with enlargement of the endometrial glands and endometrium thickness due to increasing estrogen.

Question 18

Proliferative Phase

Answer 18

of the endometrial cycle corresponds to the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle. It starts with enlargement of the endometrial glands and endometrium thickness due to increasing estrogen.

Question 19

secretory phase

Answer 19

begins at ovulation to 3 days before the next menstrual period. Influenced by progesterone released by the corpus luteum after ovulation. Phase typically lasts from day 15 (after ovulation) to day 28.

Question 20

secretory phase

Answer 20

begins at ovulation to 3 days before the next menstrual period. Influenced by progesterone released by the corpus luteum after ovulation. Phase typically lasts from day 15 (after ovulation) to day 28.

Question 21

Where is sperm produced?

Answer 21

produced in the seminiferous tubules

Question 22

Where is sperm produced?

Answer 22

produced in the seminiferous tubules

Question 23

What are the five phases of sexual stimulation and response?

Answer 23

Desire, Excitement, Plateau, orgasm and resolution

Question 24

What are the five phases of sexual stimulation and response?

Answer 24

Desire, Excitement, Plateau, orgasm and resolution

Question 25

Desire (1/5 sexual response)

Answer 25

:Starts with a desire for sexual intimacy. This can also be termed libido.

Question 26

Excitement (2/5 sexual response)

Answer 26

The man experiences sexual arousal with either thoughts or physical sexual stimuli which cause specific changes such as the heart beating faster, blood pressure rising, the testicles enlarging and more blood flowing into the penis, creating an erection.

Question 27

Plateau (3/5 sexual response)

Answer 27

It is the phase between excitement and orgasm in which the head of the penis enlarges and becomes more purplish in color; the glands secrete semen into the urethra; and it is challenging to stop from having an orgasm.

Question 28

Orgasm (4/5 sexual response)

Answer 28

It is a total body response. The tension that built up during the previous two phases is released. It triggers a series of muscle spasms in the legs, stomach, arms, back, and penis. The feelings are intense and pleasurable. Ejaculation of semen occurs at this time.

Question 29

Resolution (5/5 sexual response)

Answer 29

The body returns to the physiologic nonstimulated state. The blood flows out of the penis and erection ceases; an overall feeling of relaxation ensues, and the testes and scrotum return to their normal size