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Chapter 11-Reproductive System Flashcards

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What is the total number of chromosomes in a mature human cell?

A

46 (diploid number)

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This is where genetic material is carried within the nucleus of each cell.

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Chromosomes

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Each sex cell, or _________, contains how many chromosomes?

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Gamete, 23 (haploid)

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This is a fertilized ovum, that contains a diploid number of chromosomes, formed from the union of a haploid sperm and haploid egg.

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Zygote

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Oocytes, which are produced by the ovaries, undergo a maturation process that results in an ovum or mature egg. What is the process?

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Oogenesis

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During the reproductive years of a woman’s life, the _________ releases hormones at roughly monthly intervals.

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Pituitary Gland

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A mature ovum is released into one of the Fallopian tubes during __________ and is ready for fertilization by a sperm

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ovulation

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7
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This process occurs in the testes, and results in the production of haploid sperm.

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Spermatogenesis

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These are long, slender tubes that extend from the uterus to the region of the ovary, where ovum travel.

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Fallopian tubes

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The opening of the Fallopian tube is surrounded by long thin processes called ______, which help direct an ovum into the Fallopian tube following ovulation.

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Fimbriae

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This is the top segment of the uterus.

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Fundus

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These 3 ligaments hold the uterus in place.

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Broad, Round and Uterosacral

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This is the name of the time of the first menstrual cycle.

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Menarche

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This is the point in a woman’s life where menstruation ends.

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Menopause

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14
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The average menstrual cycle is how many days?

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28

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15
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Implantation of the zygote occurs after approximately how many days

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7 days after fertilization

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16
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Embryoblast becomes?

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Embryo

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17
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Outer group of cells, or Trophoblasts, become?

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The placenta

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18
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Gestation is stimulated by this hormone, which is produced by the placenta.

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

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19
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These two anatomic triangles make up the perineum.

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Urogenital Triangle and Anal Triangle

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20
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The clitoris contains erectile tissue called ___________ which becomes engorged with blood as a result of sexual stimulation.

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Corpus Cavernosus

21
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These are the organs of milk production within the breasts

A

Mammary Glands

22
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Mammary glands are supported by a group of _________ that prevent sagging of the breasts.

A

Mammary Ligaments

23
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This is the pouch of skin and muscle that contain the testes

A

Scrotum

24
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This muscle contracts during cold weather, causing the scrotum to become firm and wrinkled.

A

Dartos Muscle

25
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This muscle pulls the testicles close to the body to maintain a steady temperature.

A

Cremaster Muscle

26
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This is a long coiled tube on the back of the testes, where spermatozoa undergo a final maturation process.

A

Epididymis

27
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This is a chestnut shaped gland located at the base of the urethra and is a male sex gland.

A

Prostate Gland

28
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This is the cap located at the tip of the penis.

A

Glans

29
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Amniotic membranes form the ___________, which contains amniotic fluid.

A

Amniotic Sac

30
Q

All major organ systems begin to develop during the ___________which is from weeks 3-8.

A

Embryonic Period

31
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Audible heart tones noted on Doppler ultrasound occur during what trimester?

A

First Trimester

32
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Female and Male fetal eternal genitalia may be distinguished by ultrasound at what week?

A

Week 18

33
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Once the membranes have ruptured, the fetus must be delivered within _____ hours due to the risk of infection.

A

24 Hours

34
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What happens during the first stage of labor?

A

Uterine wall begins to contract and the cervix dilates

35
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What happens during the second stage of labor?

A

The birth of the baby

36
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What occurs during the 3rd stage of labor

A

The placenta is delivered (or expelled)

37
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This is the transmission of characteristics from the parents to their offspring.

A

heredity

38
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These are the fundamental units of heredity

A

Genes

39
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These carry genes that code for numerous body proteins independent of sex

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Autosomes

40
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These code for proteins that determine sex, as well as for other proteins.

A

Sex Chromosomes

41
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Each ova contains what chromosome?

A

X Chromosome

42
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Each spermatocyte contains what chromosome?

A

X or Y chromosome

43
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XX fertilized zygote results in what sex baby?

A

Female

44
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XY fertilized zygote results in what sex embryo?

A

Male

45
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Each single gene contributed by one parent for any particular characteristic is called?

A

Allele

46
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This is an observable characteristic of an organism that results from genetic composition and environmental factors.

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Phenotype

47
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This is the genetic composition for the same trait, which cannot be seen.

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Genotype

48
Q

An organism that has two identical alleles for a trait (RR, rr) is called what?

A

Homozygous

49
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An organism that has 2 different alleles for a trait (Rr) is said to be what?

A

Heterozygous

50
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An individual that may carry one abnormal allele and is perfectly healthy is in this state.

A

Carrier state

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