Chapter 27 Reproductive

Question 1

Gametes

Answer 1

Sperm and Oocytes

Question 2

Male reproductive system

Answer 2

Testes: sperm and secretion of hormones
Duct system: transports and stores sperm, assists in their maturation.
Semen: contains sperm plus the secretions provided by the accessory sex glands.
Penis: delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract, scrotum supports the testes.

Question 3

Scrotum

Answer 3

Consists loose skin. Externally, a single pouch separated into lateral portions (l. and r.) by a median ridge cale raphe.
Internally, scrotal septum divides the scrotum into two sacs.

Question 4

Testis

Answer 4

1. Interstitial (leydig) cells: produce testosterone
2. Seminiferous tubules: spermatogenesis
3. Sertoli cells (nurse): nourish, support and protect sperm.

Question 5

Prostate

Answer 5

1. Citric acid in the prostatic fluid, used for ATP production.
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Question 6

Ovaries

Answer 6

Homologous to the testes.
Broad ligaments: attaches to the ovaries by a double-layered fold of the peritoneum called the mesovarium.
Ovarian ligament: anchors ovaries to the uterus
Suspensory ligament: attaches ovaries to the pelvic wall.
Hilum: entrance and exit for blood vessels and nerves along which the mesovarium is attached.

Question 7

Uterine Tubes

Answer 7

• Site of fertilization

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Question 8

Vagina

Answer 8

• Site of menstrual flow

- Site of sexual intercourse

Question 9

Vulva

Answer 9

Mons pubis: elevation of adipose tissue covered by skin and coarse pubic hair that cushions the pubic symphysis.

Question 10

Mammory Glands

Answer 10

Lactiferous duct carries, lactiferous sinus stores. Add what produces.