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Chapter 27- reproductive system Flashcards

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function of reproductive system

A
  • Produce some reproductive hormones - Produce gametes
  • Facilitate fertilization
  • Provide nutrients and gestate fetus
  • Provide nutrients for newborn
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function of male reproductive system

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  • Produce & maintain gametes
  • Transport gametes into female for fertilization
  • Secrete sex hormones
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suspended by spermatic cord within the scrotum.

  • produce sperm
  • produce male sexx hormones
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testes

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male sex hormones

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androgens– testosterone

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actions of testosterone

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fetal developement:

  • stimulate formation of reproductive organs
  • stimulate descent of testis
    puberty:
  • stim developemnt of secondary sex characteristics
  • inc cellular metabolism
  • inc production of RBC
  • stimulate sexual activity
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Pouch of skin inferior to perineum

- Each testis occupies a scrotal cavity

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scrotum

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parts of the scrotum

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tunica vaginalis, dartos muscle, cremaster muscle

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part of the scrotum that is Serous membrane surrounding each testis

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tunica vaginalis

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part of the scrotum– wrinking of the scrotum

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dartos muscle

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10
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part of the scrotum– Elevation of testes closer to body and Keeps them at lower temperature

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cremaster muscle

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vessel that extends through the inguinal canal

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spermatic cord

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parts of the spermatic cord

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  • Ductus deferens
  • Gentiofemoral nerve
  • Differential artery
  • Testicular artery
  • Pampiniform veins
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13
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lobules– compartments that house…?

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seminiferous tubules

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14
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lobules seperated from one another by

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tunica albuginea

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15
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each lobules straightens into

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straight tubule

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16
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straight tubules meet at a maze called

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rete testis

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17
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found inbetween the tubules and produce testosterone

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interstitual cells

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18
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The process where sperm cells are made which occurs in the seminiferous tubules
- Meiosis occurs midway throughout this process: Results in haploid sperm

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spermatogenesis

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19
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Stimulated by FSH and testosterone. support the growth of sperm and maintain blood testes barrier. produce the hormone inhibin (represses FSH)

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nurse cells

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stages of spermatogenesis

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  1. Spermatogonia
  2. Primary spermatocyte
  3. Secondary spermatocyte
  4. Spermatid
  5. Spermatozoa
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21
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structure of a sperm

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head– acrosome
neck
middle piece
tail

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part of the head of the perm. vesicular compartment containing enzymes to penetrate oocytes

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acrosome

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part of the structure of a sperm that contains many mitchondria

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middle piece

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24
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structure of a sperm that is a flagella

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tail

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25
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Lies on posterior boarder of testes

Has a Head, Body, tail

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epididymis

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function of the epididymis

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  • Spermatozoa go from testes directly to epididymis
  • Recycles damaged spermatozoa
  • Stores spermatozoa and matures them
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27
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Moves out of scrotum and around bladder posterior. Enlarges at the base. Merges with the seminal vesicles

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ductus deferens

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28
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base of the ductus deferens

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ampulla

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29
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where peristalsis may occur

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base of vas deferns

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30
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where the vas deferens merges with seminal vessicle to form

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ejactulatory duct

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31
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First of three glands that contribute to semen. Posterior to bladder. causes sperm to become mobile

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seminal vesicles

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32
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Muscular, rounded organ, 4 cm diameter. Inferior to bladder .Surrounds urethra. Secretes Antibiotic and seminalplasmin

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prostate gland

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Found in the urogenital diaphragm. Secrete thick, alkaline mucus

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bulbourethral

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34
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Made of two sets of erectile tissue: corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum. both tissues fill with blood to achieve erection due to parasympatheitis stimulation

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penis

35
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erectile tissue of the penis that is two cylindrical masses with a central artery

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corpora cavernosum

36
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erectile tissue of the penis that is one mass that houses the urethra

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corpus spongiosum

37
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parts of the penis

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root, body, glans

38
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part of penis – Corpora cavernosa that extends to the ischial rami

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root

39
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part of the penis– tubular and consists of all erectile tissues

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body

40
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part of the penis– enlarges, distal portion of corpus spongiosum that is covered by a flap of called the prepuce

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glans

41
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flap of skin that covers the glans

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prepuce

42
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3 parts of the urethra

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prostatic, membranous and spongy urethra

43
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part of urethra that runs through prostate

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prostatic urethra

44
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part of the urethra through urogenital diaphragm

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membranous urethra

45
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part of the urethra that goes through corpus spongiosum and exits at external urethral orifice

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spongy urethra

46
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functions of female reproductive system

A
  • Produce & maintain sex cells
  • Transport sex cells to site of fertilization
  • Provide favorable environment for developing offspring
  • Move offspring to outside
  • Produce female sex hormones
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ligament that encloses superior internal structures

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broad ligament

48
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ligament that cinnects ovary to uterus

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ovarian ligament

49
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ligament that connects ovary to pelvic wall

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suspensory ligament

50
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ligament that connects inferior uterus to sacrum

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uterosacral ligament

51
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  • Paired organs at the lateral walls of pelvic cavity
  • Receive blood from ovarian arteries and veins
  • Covered by
    Germinal epithelium and Tunica albuginea
  • House the gametes
A

ovaries

52
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egg development that occurs throughout a females life

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oogenesis

53
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  1. Oogonium- Develops before birth
  2. Primary Oocyte- Develops before birth
  3. Secondary Oocyte- Develops just before ovulation
  4. Ovum- Occurs only during fertilization
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oogenesis

54
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uterine tubes

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infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus

55
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expanded end of the uterine tube. contains the fimbriae

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infundibulum

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fingerlike projection of the infundibulum

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fimbriae

57
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intermediate portion of the uterine tube

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ampulla

58
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narrow section of the uterine tubes

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isthmus

59
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Consist of smooth muscle and ciliated epithelium. Cilia beat when ovulation occurs. Oocyte has a 3-4 day trip

A

uterine tube

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when must fertilization occur

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within the first half of the 3-4 day trip of the oocyte within the uterine tube

61
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small and pear shaped. sits on top of the bladder

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uterus

62
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major sections of the uterus

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fundus, body, cervix

63
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part of the body of the uterus

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uterine cavity

64
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part of the cerix

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internal os, cervical canal, external os

65
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layers of the uterine wall

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perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium

66
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incomplete outer visceral peritoneum

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perimetrium

67
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muscular layer of the uterine wall. 1,5 m thick

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myometrium

68
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glandular inner layer of the uterine wall

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endometrium

69
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2 parts of the glandular inner layer of the uterine wall

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functional layer and basilar layer

70
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which layer shed and which survives during menses

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functional shed and basil survives

71
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uterine cycle

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  1. menes
  2. proliferation
  3. secretory
72
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  • Caused by a drop in estrogen and progesterone due to the corpus albicans
  • Arteries constrict
  • Secretory tissues and glands begin to die
  • Functional layer is sloughed off
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menes phase

73
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  • Caused by the production of estrogen by the follicle
  • Basal epithelium multiplies
  • Glands regrow
  • Lasts until ovulation
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proliferation phase

74
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  • Caused by progesterone and estrogen released by the corpus luteum
  • Endometrial glands enlarge
  • Arterial elongation
  • Peaks at 12 days after ovulation:
    Will persist with pregnancy and Will deteriorate when corpus albicans occurs
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secretory phase

75
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made of stratified squamous epithelium, smooth muscle, elastic fibers. contains rugae. the cervix projects into the vaginal canal. Exits to the outside

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vagina

76
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an epithelial fold that partially blocks the entrance

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hymen

77
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function of the vagina

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  • Passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids
  • Receive penis and hold spermatozoa
  • Lower portion of the birth canal
78
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the external genital area

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vulva

79
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Smooth, hairless, skin flaps surrounding the vestibule, which contains the urethral opening and the vaginal entrance

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labia minora

80
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erectile tissue that is surrounded by a prepuce.

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clitoris

81
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the outer vulva is made up by the fleshy

A

mons pubis and labia majora

82
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found within pectoral fat pads in the subcutaneous tissue. supported by supensory ligaments

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mammary glands

83
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produce milk

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lobes of the mammary glands

84
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where does the milk travel; stored

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through the lactiferous ducts; travels through lactiferous sinuses

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