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CH 3 Flashcards

1
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Female reproductive cells

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eggs or ova

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2
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female organ for development of the fetus

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uterus

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3
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Male reproductive cells

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sperm

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4
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Organ for deposit of the sperm

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penis

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5
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External Female Reproductive Organs

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  1. mons pubis
  2. labia majora and minora
  3. clitoris
  4. vestibular structures
  5. perineum
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6
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Labia majora

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contains sweat and sebaceous glands; protects the vaginal opening

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7
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Labia minora

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highly vascular and abundant in nerve supply; lubricates the vulva and swells w/ stimulation

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Clitoris

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small cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves; function is sexual stimulation

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9
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Prepuce (prepyoos)

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hood like covering over the clitoris; also site of female circumcision

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10
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Vestibule

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oval area enclosed by the labia minora laterally located inside the labia minora and outside the hymen

opening into the vagina: introitus

fourchette: half moon area behind the opening

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Bartholin’s & Skene’s glands

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secrete mucus to keep the opening moist

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12
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INTERNAL FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

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  1. vagina
  2. uterus
  3. cervix
  4. fallopian tubes
  5. ovaries
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13
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Endometrium
(Uterine Wall)

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innermost layer

lines the uterine cavity in nonpregnant women

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Myometrium
(Uterine Wall)

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muscular MIDDLE layer

makes up the major portion of the uterus

composed of smooth muscle linked by connective tissue

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Perimetrium
(Uterine Wall)

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outer serosal layer

covers the body of the uterus

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16
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Cervix

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the lower part of the uterus

17
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Breasts

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-accessary organs specialized for milk secretion

-nipple

-areola

-lobes

-alveolar and lactiferous glands

18
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Female Sexual Cycle

A

Desire
Excitement
Plateau
Orgasm
Resolution

19
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Follicular phase day ____ thru ______

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day 1 thru ovulation
approx days 10-14

20
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Ovulation day ____

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day 14 of a 28 day cycle

21
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Luteal phase day ____

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day 15 through day 28 of a 28 day cycle

22
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Ovarian cycle

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23
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Endometrial cycle

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24
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GnRH
(gonadotropin releasing hormone)

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secreted from the HYPOTHALAMUS throughout the reproductive cycle. Releases slowly during the follicular phase and increases during luteal phase.

GnRH induces the release of FSH and LH to assist w/ ovulation.

25
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FSH
(follicle stimulating hormone)

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secreted by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland & responsible for maturation of the ovarian follicle. FSH secretion highest/important during the 1st week of the follicular phase.

26
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LH
(luteinizing hormone)

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secreted by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland. Estrogen production declines and progesterone secretion continues. Estrogen levels fall a day before ovulation and progest levels rise.

27
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Estrogen

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secreted by the OVARIES and is crucial for development and maturation of the follicle.

28
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Progesterone

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secreted by the CORPUS LUTEUM. increase just before ovulation and peak 5-7 days after.

Often called the HORMONE OF PREGNANCY bc of its calming effect (reduces uterine contractions) on the uterus, allowing pregnancy to be maintained.

29
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Menstruation

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-expulsion of inner uterine lining

-frequency: 21-36 days; average 28 days

30
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Menarche

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establishment of menstruation in females

31
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Menopause

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naturally occurring cessation of regular menstrual cycles

universal & irreversible part of aging
-1 year w/out a period

32
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Perimenopause

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2 to 8 yrs prior to menopause

-vasomotor s/s: hot flashes and night sweats

33
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External Male Reproductive Organs

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  1. penis
  2. scrotum
34
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penis

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organ of copulation
outlet for urine & sperm

35
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scrotum

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sac surrounding & protecting testes
climate control system for testes

36
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Internal Male Reproductive Organs

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  1. testes - sperm production & testosterone synthesis
  2. vas deferens (sperm transport)
  3. spermatic cord
  4. urethra
  5. seminal vesicles
  6. prostate gland
  7. bulbourethral glands
37
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Male Sexual Response

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Desire
Excitement
Plateau
Orgasm
Resolution

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