Chapter 28: Reproductive System

Question 1

functions of ovaries

Answer 1

produce oocytes, make estrogen & progesterone

Question 2

uterus regions

Answer 2

fundus, body, cervix

Question 3

breast cancer that starts in ducts

Answer 3

ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma

Question 4

breast cancer starting in lobules

Answer 4

invasive lobular carcinoma

Question 5

interstitial (leydig) cells

Answer 5

lie in the tissue space between seminiferous tubules, make testosterone

Question 6

connects to epididymis, exit from testes

Answer 6

rete testis

Question 7

storage/protection as spermatozoa mature, acquire ability to move/swim

Answer 7

epididymis

Question 8

transport spermatozoa from epididymis to urethra

Answer 8

ductus vas deferens

Question 9

generates -60% of volume of semen, seminal fluid (fructose, prostaglandins, slightly alkaline

Answer 9

seminal vesicles

Question 10

surrounds proximal urethra, generates -20-30% of volume of semen, prostatic fluid

Answer 10

prostate gland

Question 11

make thick alkaline mucus, protects urethral lining, lubricates glans, neutralizes vaginal environment

Answer 11

bulbourethral (Cowper’s) gland