Chapter 19 - Reproductive System Flashcards
What are the functions of the testes?
Produces sperm and secretes male sex hormones
Produces sperm and secretes male sex hormones
Function of the testes
What is the epididymis?
Tube that extends from the testes to the urethra
Tube that extends from the testes to the urethra
Epididymis
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Surrounds the proximal urethra and secretes milky, alkaline fluid to neutralize the sperm
Surrounds the proximal urethra and secretes milky, alkaline fluid to neutralize the sperm
Prostate gland
How many chambers does the scrotum have?
2
What is the function of the scrotum?
Encloses and regulates the temperature of the testes
Encloses and regulates the temperature of the testes
Scrotum
What is the function of the penis?
Conveys urine and semen and has sensitive nerve endings
Conveys urine and semen and has sensitive nerve endings
Penis
What are the male sex hormones?
Androgens and testosterone
What is puberty?
Hormones produced rapidly between the ages of 13 and 15
Hormones produced rapidly between the ages of 13 and 15
Puberty
Actions of testosterone:
Enlargement of testes; increased body hair; voice change; thickening of skin; muscular growth; bone growth
Female reproductive organs:
Ovary, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris
What are the functions of the ovaries?
Produces the eggs and secretes female hormones
Produces the eggs and secretes female hormones
Ovary
What are the functions of the uterine tubes?
Carries eggs to uterus and produces mucus
Carries eggs to uterus and produces mucus
Uterine tubes
Characteristics of the uterus:
Hollow, muscular organ; size can change drastically - 500 times the normal size during pregnancy
Hollow, muscular organ; size can change drastically - 500 times the normal size during pregnancy
Uterus
What is the function of the vagina?
Conveys uterine secretions; also acts as the birth canal
Conveys uterine secretions; also acts as the birth canal
Vagina
Characteristics of the clitoris:
Highly sensitive; produces pleasure
Highly sensitive; produces pleasure
Clitoris
Female sex hormones:
Estrogen and progesterone
Estrogen
Stimulates the enlargement of the vagina, ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus; breast development
Stimulates the enlargement of the vagina, ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus; breast development
Estrogen
Progesterone
Promotes changes during the menstrual cycle; affects mammary glands in the breasts
Promotes changes during the menstrual cycle; affects mammary glands in the breasts
Progesterone
