Chapter 16 The Reproductive System Flashcards
What is the route sperm travel through in the male reproductive system? (know them in order)
Expelled from the epididymis into the deferent duct. Sperm then travels up the spermatic cord into the pelvic cavity. Over the ureter to the prostate
What is semen?
Grayish white fluid
What are the three accessory glands in the male reproductive system? What does each gland secrete?
Seminal vesicles- semenogelin
Prostate gland- prostate fluid
Bulbourethral glands- alkaline mucus like fluid
Where does the synthesis of new sperm cells occur?
Seminiferous tubules
How many chromosomes does sperm have?
23
What is the function of the Sertoli cells?
Function at the end of spermatogenesis by absorbing extra cytoplasm
Which cells in the testes produce the hormone testosterone?
Leydig cells
What are the functions of testosterone?
Regulate sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle, strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm
Which hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary stimulates the release of testosterone from the testes?
Luteinizing hormone
What is the role ovaries play in the female reproductive tract?
They produce eggs and reproductive hormones
What is the function of the oviduct (Fallopian tube)?
Transport the egg from ovary
What is the function of the uterus?
Nurturing fertilized ovum
What are the layers that form the uterus?
13
What are the two hormones that control lactation?
14
What is the difference between the Ovarian cycle and the Uterine cycle?
15
