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1
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functions of the reproductive system

A
  1. production and transport of gametes
  2. production of sex hormones
  3. organ system responsible for the perpetuation of a species or production of a new organism
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produces egg cells (ova) and sex hormones

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ovary

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conducts the egg cell (ovum) toward the uterus

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fallopian tube (oviduct)

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houses the developing fetus

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uterus

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opening of the uterus

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cervix

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tube that links the ovary to the uterus

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fallopian tube (oviduct)

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the specific site where fertilization of the human egg takes place

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fallopian tube (oviduct)

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receives the penis during copulation and serves as the birth canal

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vagina

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9
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system of sex organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction

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reproductive system

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10
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basic units of female reproductive biology, each of which is composed of roughly spherical aggregations of cells found in the ovary

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ovarian follicles

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lining of the uterus

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endometrium

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stage of growth and maturation that produces a mature egg cell
(follicle grows to full maturity)

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follicle stage

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13
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ripe follicle releases an ovum

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ovulation

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14
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secretes progesterone (and estrogen) which thickens the uterine lining in preparation for the implantation of the embryo

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luteal stage

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lining of the uterus is sloughed off and flows out of the body

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menstrual flow stage

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16
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menstrual cycle SIMPLE timeline

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Follicle Stage
Ovulation
Luteal Stage
Menstrual Flow Stage

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17
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Release of FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (Lutenizing hormone) -> — matures

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egg

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Follicle secretes estrogen -> uterine lining ——–; – increases

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thickens; LH

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Presence of LH (Lutenizing hormone) -> follicle ruptures and releases mature egg

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ovulation

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increase in LH -> ——– enlarges and fills with blood vessels (become —— —— or “yellow body”)

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follicle; corpus luteum

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21
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———— -> further thickening of uterine wall

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progesterone

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22
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If fertilization does not occur (an egg is not fertilized), what disintegrates and degenerates?

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corpus luteum (“yellow body”)

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If fertilization does not occur (an egg is not fertilized), what collapses?

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uterine lining

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24
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discharge of dead tissue and unfertilized egg

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menstruation

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25
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the follicle becomes this structure once the egg cell is released from the ovary

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corpus luteum (“yellow body”)

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26
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Low FSH and LH levels -> low ————- and ——– levels

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progesterone; estrogen

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27
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what controls hormonal secretion?

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(+) positive feedback

(-) negative feedback

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28
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a mechanism that STIMULATES further secretion of hormones

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(+) positive feedback

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29
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arising concentration of a secreted hormone STIMULATES further secretion

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(+) positive feedback

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30
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arise in the concentration of a secreted hormone INHIBITS (prevents) further secretion

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(-) negative feedback

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31
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hormone that triggers the release of FSH and LH by another structure

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pituitary hormone

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32
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structure that PRODUCES the pituitary gland that triggers the release of FSH and LH by another structure

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hypothalamus

33
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why is menstruation important?

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to know if the mother is fertile or infertile (by her menstrual cycle)

34
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organs that produce the male and female gametes

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gonads

35
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GnRH

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Gonadotropic- Releasing hormone

36
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Pituitary hormone effects

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LH and FSH stimulates spermatogenesis and testosterone secretion by the testes

37
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Testes hormone effects

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Testosterone and inhibin inhibit the secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus and LH & FSH by the pituitary

38
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produces sperm cells and sex hormones

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testis

39
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counterpart of the ovary in the male reproductive system

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testis

40
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site of sperm (temporary) storage and sperm cell maturation

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epididymis

41
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conducts sperm from the testis to the urethra

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vas deferens

42
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sperm cells travel through this structure and are mixed with secretions

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urethra

43
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secretes MILKY fluid for acid neutralization of the pathway for sperm and urine

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prostate gland

44
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secretes THICK fluid containing nutrients for sperm use

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seminal vesicle

45
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the testis is housed by the ——-

A

scrotum

46
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directly beside the testis

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epididymis

47
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secretes VISCOUS fluid for lubrication; holds basic semen (protective fluid)

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cowper’s gland

48
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conducts semen and urine

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urethra

49
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copulatory organ in the male reproductive system

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penis

50
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undescended testes -> ———– of the male person

A

infertility

51
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sperm cells die at how many degrees?

A

37

52
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system of organs linked to the nervous system which controls secretion of hormones and other chemicals by various glands

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endocrine system

53
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for BOTH male and female, there are —– major endocrine glands

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8

54
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8 major endocrine glands

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pituitary gland (hormone)
thyroid gland
adrenal gland
testis
pineal gland
thymus
pancreas
ovary
55
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T or F: The testis and the ovary are part of the endocrine system and reproductive system

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T

56
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T or F: The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes FSH, LH, and prolactin

A

F

anterior lobe

57
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T or F: The epididymis protects the testis and maintains a lower temperature than the rest of the body

A

F

scrotum

58
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Complete the information
Pituitary lobe: ?
Secretions: OCT
Main Targets:
1. ? - induces milk movement into secretory ducts
2. ? - induces uterine contractions during child birth

A

Posterior
Mammary glands
Uterus

59
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this hormone targets the mammary glands and induces milk movement to the secretory ducts

A

OCT (Oxytocin)

60
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Complete the information
Pituitary lobe: Anterior
Secretions: ?
Main Targets: 
1. mammary glands - stimulates and sustains milk production
A

PRL (prolactin)

61
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Complete the information
Pituitary lobe: ?
Secretions: Lutenizing hormone (LH)
Main Targets: 
1. ?
- In F, stimulates progesterone secretion, ovulation, corpus luteum formation
2. testes
- In M, stimulates testosterone secretion, sperm release
A

Anterior

ovaries

62
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Complete the information
Pituitary lobe: Anterior
Secretions: ?
Main Targets: 
1. ovaries
- In F, stimulates estrogen secretion, egg maturation
2. ?
- In M, stimulates sperm formation
A

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

testes

63
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stores and secretes hormones that were SYNTHESIZED in the hypothalamus

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posterior lobe of pituitary

64
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produces and secretes its OWN hormones

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anterior lobe of pituitary

65
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Gonadotropin

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recreating hormone

66
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T or F: Both sex have estrogen and testosterone at different “levels”

A

T

67
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(from gamein “to marry”) a cell that fuses with another cell during fertilization in organisms that sexually reproduce

A

gametes

68
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gametes = ?

A

sex cells

69
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sex cells have how many chromosomes?

A

23

70
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how many chromosomes do humans have?

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46

71
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how come humans have 46 chromosomes?

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In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46.
22 of these pairs, (called autosomes), look the SAME in both males and females.
The 23rd pair, (called the sex chromosomes), DIFFER between males and females.

72
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Humans have a total of – chromosomes in EACH body cell; 44 of these are ———. You get 1 set of – autosomes from your mom and another set from your dad.

A

46
autosomes
22

73
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a chromosome involved with determining the sex of an organism, typically one of two kinds (M or F)

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sex chromosome

74
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GnRH stimulates (causes) the pituitary gland to produce the HORMONE responsible for starting follicle (egg) development which is?

A

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

75
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The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) causes the primary female sex hormone to rise which is?

A

estrogen

76
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primary male sex hormone

A

testosterone

77
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This hormone aids in egg maturation and provides the hormonal trigger to cause ovulation and the release of eggs from the ovary

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Lutenizing hormone (LH), the other reproductive pituitary hormone

78
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fertilized egg

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embryo

79
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What gland produces testosterone?

A

(this important hormone is produced mainly in the testes in males)
adrenal glands