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Chapter 11 - Reproductive system Flashcards

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bulbo-urethral gland

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Small yellow gland that secretes lubricating fluid into urethra

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cervix

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between uterus and the vagina

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clitoris

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erectile organ or the female

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when the corpus luteum degenerates it forms

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mass of scar tissue called the corpus albicans

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corpus luteum

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forms from the ruptures follicle when the egg is released form the ovary

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epididymis

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tubule behind each testis where the sperm mature

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erectile tissue

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spongey tissue in the penis that fills with blood to form an erection

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endometrium

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soft mucus membrane that lines the uterus

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fimbriae

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finger like projections of the fallopian tube, wafts the releases ova into the tube

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polar body - purpose

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haploid cell produced in oogenesis, contains nucleus and a little amount of cytoplasm to ensure that the mature ovum receives majority of the cytoplasm giving it the best chance of survival

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follicle - when matures

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fluid filled sac that contains an immature ova, as it matures it secretes hormones like estrogen that regulate the menstrual cycle

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FSH - follicle stimulating hormone

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Hormone that stimulates development of the follicle in the ovary

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gametogenesis

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formation and development of the gametes. oogenesis - ova. spermatogenesis - sperm

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gonadotropins

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hormones that affect the sex organs

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hormone definition

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chemical secreted by an endocrine gland that affects the functioning of a cell/organ

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HCG

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Human chorionic gonadotropin. produced by the placenta during pregnancy, maintains the corpus luteum until placenta is developed enough to secrete estrogen and progesterone

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interstitual cells

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located between the seminiferous tubules. they secrete testosterone.

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labia - 2 types

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minora - inner
majora - outer
folds of skin lining the opening to the vagina and urethra

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lobule

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compartment within the testis that contains seminiferous tubules

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LH

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luteinising hormone, promotes final maturation of the ovarian cycle and the formation of the corpus luteum

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Menarche

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first period, marks commencement of puberty

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menopause

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end of menstruation, period will cease

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menstruation

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periodic discharge of blood and tissue fluid due to the breakdown of the lining of the uterus

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menstrual cycle

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regular series of changes that take place in the walls of the uterus of a non pregnant female

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Estrogen

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Female sex hormone, developed/maintains female reproductive structures like the endometrium

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Oogenesis

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formation and development of the ovum within the ovary

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ovarian cycle

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regular series of events that take place within an ovary of a non pregnant female

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ovaries

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female primary sex organs

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pituitary gland

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pituitary gland located below the brain

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primary sex organs

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organs that produce gametes. testes and ovaries

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progesterone

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prepares uterine lining for a fertilised egg

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scrotum

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pouch outside abdominal cavity which the testes are located

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secondary sex organs

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organs that assist in the production and bringing gametes together for fertilisation (all the other organs in the female and male reproductive system that arent the gonads)

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gonads

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primary sex organs, testes and ovaries

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secondary sexual characteristics

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characteristics associated with an individuals sex, not involved in sexual reproduction

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seminal fluid

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semen. liquid that nourishes and aids the transport of sperm.

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seminal vesicles

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secretes fluid rich in glucose in the urethra, fuel source for the spermatozoa

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seminiferous tubules

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tubules within the lobules of the testes, lined with spermatogonia. They are where sperm are produced

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spermatogenesis

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formation and development of the spermatozoa

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spermatogonia

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cells that produce male gametes

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spermatozoa

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male gametes, called sperm

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Testes

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Male gonads, produce sperm and the hormone testosterone

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testosterone

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male sex hormone, secreted by the interstitial cells in the testes. development of male reproductive system and seconday characteristics and immature sperm into mature spermatozoa

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urethra

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duct that carries urine from the bladder to exterior - in males it also carries semen

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fallopian tube

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tube that carries ova from the ovary to the uterus

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uterus- what is it and role

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hollow pear shaped organ in the female reproductive system that protects and nourishes the developing foetus during pregnancy

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vagina

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canal that leads from the uterus to the exterior of the female body

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vas deferens

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tube that carries the sperm away from the testis

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vulva

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female external genitalia

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zygote

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fertilised egg from which a new individual develops

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corpus albicans

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scar tissue left in the ovary after the corpus luteum degenerates

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negative feedback

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As one increases, the other decreases

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relate ovarian cycle to menstrual cycle

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menstrual cycle prepared endometrium to receive and support a fertilised egg, which is released in ovulation in the ovarian cycle

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increased levels of estrogen and progesterone

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thickening and vascalarisation of the endometrium

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decreased levels of estrogen and progesteron

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breakdown of the endometrium, resulting in menstruation

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female secondary sexual characteristics

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enlarging of the breasts, broadening of the hips, pubic hair

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male secondary sexual characteristics

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public hair, facial fair, increase in the side of the larynx

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