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Chapter 18 Flashcards

1
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The sex cell that is produced by testis and that is needed to fertilize an egg

A

Sperm

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The sex cell that is produced by the ovaries and that can be fertilized by sperm

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Ovum/egg

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Male hormone that is made in the testes regulates the production of sperm and regulates a sexual development and reproductive function of males

A

testerone

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4
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A flap of skin, known as foreskin, covers the glans penis at birth. The foreskin is sometimes removed; this operation is called….

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Circumcision

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5
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Female hormones produced in the ovary that regulates the sexual development and reproductive function of females

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Estrogen/progestogen

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6
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If a fertilized egg implants itself anywhere other than in the uterus a _______ pregnancy results. ________ pregnancies usually her in the Fallopian tube

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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7
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The process by which a sperm and an egg join to create a new human life occurs in the fallopian tube

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Fertilization

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Sperm are produced insides the testis in these tightly coiled tubules

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Seminiferous tubules

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9
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A healthy, mature sperm can live _____ days

A

5 - 7

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10
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The male reproductive organ that makes sperm and testosterone

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Testicle/testis

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The male reproductive organ that removes urine from the body and can deliver sperm to the female reproductive system

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Penis

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12
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A fluid made up of sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive organs

A

Semen

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13
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A tightly coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored

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Epididymis

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14
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3 glands that make up semen

A

Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Cowpeas gland

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15
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A long tube that carries mature sperm; as sperm travels they mix with fluids made up by the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland and Cowper’s glands

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Vas Deferens

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16
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Are near the base of the bladder and produce thick, sugar secretion that nourish the sperm

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Seminal vesicles

17
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A gland that encircles the urethra near the bladder and secretes a fluid that protects the sperm from the acidic vagina. It is also a common site for cancer in men.

A

Prostate gland

18
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How many sperm does it take to fertilize one egg?

A

1

19
Q

Glands found near the urethra and below the prostate that secrete a protective fluid that protects the sperm from the acidic male uretha

A

Cowpeas gland

20
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Reproductive infections that are transmitted by sexual activity

A

STDs

21
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A fungal infection that occurs in the male groin area. Males who are physically active and hot and humid locations are more likely to get _______ _______

A

Jock itch

22
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Male: The inability to fertilize an egg;
Female: The inability to release or carry and egg to be fertilized

A

Infertility

23
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The female reproductive organ that produces eggs in the hormones estrogen and progesterone

A

Ovary

24
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The female reproductive organ that connects the outside of the body to the uterus in that receives sperm during reproduction

A

Vagina

25
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The female reproductive organ that transports an egg from the ovary to the uterus

A

Fallopian tube’s

26
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Common cancer in teenage males and requires regular testicular self-examinations

A

Testicular cancer

27
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Urine flows through this tube in the female and urine and semen flow through this tube in the male

A

Uretha

28
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Female reproductive organ that provides a place to support a developing human; also called the womb

A

Uterus

29
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A monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy

A

Menstrual cycle

30
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Cramping caused by contractions or the uterine muscles; can be relieved by exercise and a warm bath

A

Menstrual cramps

31
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An annual exam where doctors examines the cells of the cervix for abnormal cells which could lead to cervical cancer

A

Pap smear

32
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Done each month by the individual woman for detection of breast cancer

A

BSE

33
Q

A medical test used to detect breast cancer – for woman 35 and older

A

Mammogram

34
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The reproductive process in which the penis is inserted into the vagina and through which a new human life may begin

A

Sexual intercourse

35
Q

At the base of the uterus, this muscle is between the uterus vagina

A

Cervix

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