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Female and Male Anatomy Flashcards

1
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Muscular Tissue that separates the vagina and anus

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Perineum

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Fatty layer of tissue over the pubic symphysis. Serves as a cushion to protect during intercourse

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Mons Pubis

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Main Organs of the Female Reproductive System

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  • Ovaries
  • Uterine tubes
  • Uterus
  • Vagina
  • External Genitalia
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4
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Accessory Organs of the Female Reproductive System

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  • Mammary Glands
  • Small accessory glands
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5
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External Genitalia

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  • Perineum
  • Mons Pubis
  • Labia
  • Vestibule
  • Clitoris
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6
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Protects vagina and urethra

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Labia

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7
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Protected by labia minora, contains the urethral opening and the vaginal orifice

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Vestibule

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Erectile tissue, highly innervated and vascular

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Clitoris

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9
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Hymen completely covers the vaginal orifice. Can be caused by sexual abuse

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Imperforate Hymen

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10
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Internal Genitalia

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  • Vagina
  • Uterus
  • Cervix
  • Fallopian tubes
  • Ovaries
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11
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Elastic canal of smooth muscle (9-10 cm in length) that connects the external genitalia to the uterus (cervix)

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Vagina

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12
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3 Functions of the Vagina

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  1. Female organ of copulation, receiving the penis during intercourse
  2. Birth canal
  3. Outlet for menstrual blood
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13
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Primary site of fetal development

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Uterus

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14
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Parts of the Uterus

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  1. Fundus (top)
  2. Body (middle)
  3. Cervix (bottom)
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3 Layers of the Uterus

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  1. Endometrium
  2. Myometrium
  3. Perimetrium
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16
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Narrowest portion of the uterus, 2.5 cm long and dilates to 10 cm during labour

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Cervix

17
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Where does fertilization usually occur?

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In the distal third of the fallopian tube

18
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3 Functions of Ovaries

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  1. Releases estrogen and progesterone in response to anterior pituitary gland and stimulating the FSH and LH
  2. Development and release of egg
  3. Secretion of inhibin
19
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Provides nourishment for developing infant

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Mammary Gland

20
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Milk production

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Lactation

21
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Bands of connective tissue supporting mammary glands

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Suspensory Ligaments

22
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Mammary Gland Organization

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Lobes –> Lobules –> Lactiferous duct –> Lactiferous sinus –> Nipple

22
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Where sperm cells from testes are stored

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Epididymis

22
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Produce hormones responsible for sexual maturation and sperm cells

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Testes

23
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Duct that carries sperm to the urethra for ejaculation

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Vas Deferans

24
Q

Source of fluid that combines with sperm to form semen

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Prostate Glands

25
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60% of semen volume

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Seminal Glands (vesicles)

26
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Located at the base of penis

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Bulbo-Urethral Gland

27
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Pathway of Sperm

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Spermatozoa –> Testes –> Epididymis –> Vas deferens –> Ejaculatory ducts –> Urethra

28
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Sperm leaving the testes are physically mature but immobile, to become mobile and fully functional, they must undergo what process?

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Capacitation

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