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Deck 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is Male Sex Cell?

A

Sperm

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2
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What are cells that have 1/2 of the chromosomes a normal body’s cell?

A

Gametes (eg. sperm, ovum)

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3
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What is the general term for a gamete producing organ?

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Gonad

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4
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What is the male gonad?

A

Testicles

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5
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What is the female gonad?

A

Ovary

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6
Q

What is an embryo?

A

From fertilization to 60 days.

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7
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What is the 9 month period of development of a embryo called?

A

Pregnancy or gestation

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8
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When is a embryo considered a fetus?

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After 60 days from fertilization.

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9
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In what time span does a female produce ova?

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Ova are produced from the onset of puberty to menapause.

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10
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Besides producing ova, what happens in females beginning with the onset of puberty?

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Development of secondary sex characteristics. Eg. Body hair, breast development, and structural changes in bone and fat.

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11
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What happens to the male at the onset of puberty?

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Development of secondary sex characteristics eg. Deepening of voice, body hair, penis growth, muscle development etc

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12
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What is fertilization?

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Fertilization takes place when the sperm and the ova meet, usually in the Fallopian tubes.

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13
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What happens if fertilization does not take place?

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Hormone changes which result in the shedding of the uterine lining and bleeding aka mensturation occurs.

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14
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What two hormones are important to mensturation, pregnancy and in the development of secondary sex characteristics?

A

Estrogen and Progesterone

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15
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From what organs are female hormones excreted?

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Ovaries and Pituitary gland.

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16
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What two structures are connected by the Fallopian Tubes?

A

Both ovaries and the Uterus.

17
Q

Between what structures is the Uterus found?

A

Between the urinary bladder and the rectum.

18
Q

What structure is found midway between the uterus and the rectum?

A

The Cul-De-Sac

19
Q

What is the normal orientation of the uterus?

A

Anteflexion

20
Q

What is the Barrholin Gland?

A

Two small, rounded glands on either side of the vaginal orafice which produces lubricant.

21
Q

What is the clitoris?

A

An organ of sensitive erectile tissue located anterior to the vaginal orafice.

22
Q

What is the region between the vaginal orifice and anus?

A

Perineum

23
Q

What is an Episiotomy?

A

Used to avoid tearing, the perineum is cut prior to delivery.

24
Q

What is the female sex cell?

A

Ovum

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