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Anatomy: Where do Gametes Develop and how are they transported? Flashcards

1
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What is a Haploid cell?

A

a haploid cell (contains half the genetic information of a normal cell)

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2
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What is the male gamete?

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The male gamete is a spermatozoa

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3
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What is the female gamete?

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The female gamete is an oocyte or ovum (egg)

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4
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What is the term for the reproductive organs?

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The gonads (reproductive organs) produce the gametes

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5
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What are the Male gonads?

A

Testes

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6
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What are the female gonads?

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Ovaries

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7
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How is the oozyte transported from the ovary?

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an ovum must be transported from the ovary to the ampulla of the uterine tube

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8
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In what body region are the ovaries located?

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Ovaries located in the pelvic cavity

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9
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What is the way into the pelvic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

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The Pelvic Inlet

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10
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What separates the pelvic cavity from the Perineum?

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Pelvic floor

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What is the pouch formed between the bladder and the uterus by the peritoneum in a female?

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Vesico-Uterine Pouch

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12
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What pouch is the most part of the peritoneal cavity in a female ?

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Rectouterine pouch

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13
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What is the surface anatomy of the female perineum?

A

External Urethral Orifce

Vaginal Orifice

Anus

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14
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What are the 3 layers of the wall of the body of the uterus?

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Perimetrium

Myometrium

Endometrium

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15
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What is the opening of the uterine tube called?

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Abdominal ostium

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16
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Where does fertilisation generally occur?

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In the ampulla of the uterine tube

17
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How is the oocyte moved along the uterine tube?

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Cilia

18
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What gland has a vital role in regulating the female hormone production?

A

Pituitary gland

19
Q

What is female sterilisation?

A

Tubal Ligation

Both uterine tubes are clipped or cut.
Occlude the lumen

20
Q

What is the anatomical position of the Penis?

A

Erect

21
Q

What is the anatomical name for the foreskin?

A

Prepuce

22
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What is the end of the urethra on the gland of the penis called?

A

External Urethal Orifice

23
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Where are the testis located in foetal development?

A

The Posterior wall of the abdominal cavity

  • They descend to the scrotum
24
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What is the tube transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in male anatomy?

A

Vas deference

  • Connects the testes to the urethra
25
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What is the role of the dartos muscle?

A
  1. wrinkle/thicken the scrotal skin
  2. reduce the surface area of the scrotum
    in order to maintain the correct scrotal temperature
26
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Where is the dartos muscle located?

A

superficial fascia of the scrotum

27
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What are the parts of the epididymis?

A

Head
Middle/Body
Tail

28
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Where do sperm form?

A

Seminiferous tubules

29
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What does the epididymis become?

A

Becomes the Vas deferens

30
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What does the spermatic cord consist of?

A

Vas Deferens
Testicular Artery
Pampiniform Plexus

31
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What does the Vas Deferens transpor?

A

Sperm

32
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What is the purpose of the Pampiniform Plexus?

A

Drains deoxygenated blood from testis

33
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What is the passageway for the Vas Deferens through the abdominal wall?

A

The Inguinal Canal

34
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What is the urethra celled before the bulb of the penis?

A

Prostatic urethra

35
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What is the function of the prostatic uretha?

A

Drains urine from bladder

Passes semen in ejaculation

36
Q

Describe how sperm reach the prostate?

A

Arrive in the left/right Vas Deferens

Enter the Left/Right Seminal glands

Connect to the Prostate by the ejaculatory duct

Leave Prostate by the Prostatic Urethra

Joins the spongy urethra

37
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What are the parts of the penis?

A

Root of Penis
Body of Penis
Glands
External Urethral Oriface

38
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What part of the penis does the urethra open at?

A

External Urethral Meatus

39
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What is male sterilisation called?

A

Vasectomy

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