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female reproductive cycle Flashcards

1
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What is puberty?

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The period of physical and psychological development during which a child matures into an adult.

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What changes occur for girls during puberty?

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Development of breasts, start of menstruation, widening of hips, and growth of body hair.

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What changes occur for boys during puberty?

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Development of facial and body hair, deepening of voice, increase in muscle mass, and enlargement of the testes and penis.

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4
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label the male genitilia diagram

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diagram

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What is the estimated daily sperm production in males?

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45m sperm per day

This figure refers to the typical sperm output in a healthy male.

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7
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How much testosterone do males produce and secrete daily?

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3-10mg testosterone per day

This range represents the average testosterone secretion in healthy males.

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8
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Where does sperm production occur?

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Seminiferous tubules

These are located within the testes.

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What is the function of the epididymis?

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Sperm mature & become motile

The epididymis is a coiled tube approximately 6cm long.

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10
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What is the vas deferens?

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Passage from testes to seminal vesicle

It serves as a conduit for sperm transport.

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Fill in the blank: The site of sperm production is the _______.

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seminiferous tubules

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12
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True or False: Sperm are produced in the epididymis.

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False

Sperm are produced in the seminiferous tubules, not the epididymis.

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13
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What is the approximate length of the epididymis?

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6cm long

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What process occurs in the seminiferous tubules?

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Sperm production

Sperm are initially immature and immotile in this location.

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15
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What do seminal vesicles produce?

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Seminal fluid, which is alkaline and contains fructose (60% of semen)

Seminal vesicles join with the vas deferens to form the ejaculatory duct.

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16
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What is the function of the prostate?

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Produces prostatic fluid, which is white and contains clotting enzyme (30% of semen)

The prostate completely surrounds the area of the male urethra.

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17
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What is the common pathway for urine and semen?

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Urethra

Urine and semen cannot pass at the same time due to sphincters.

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18
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True or False: The seminal vesicles produce 30% of semen.

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False

Seminal vesicles produce 60% of semen.

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19
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Fill in the blank: The seminal vesicles join with _______ to form the ejaculatory duct.

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vas deferens

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20
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What type of fluid does the prostate produce?

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Prostatic fluid

This fluid is characterized by its white color and the presence of a clotting enzyme.

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21
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What prevents urine and semen from passing at the same time?

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Sphincters

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22
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corpus carvenosa

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run on either side of the penis and spongiosum houses the urethra

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23
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what is the urethra

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passage of urine and semen

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24
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glans penis

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most sensitive element

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25
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prepuce

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protect glans penis

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26
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label the diagram of the female external genitiia

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diagram

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28
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What is the function of the anus?

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The anus is the end of the digestive system, surrounded by sphincter tissue.

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29
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What do the Bartholin glands secrete?

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The Bartholin glands secrete lubricating fluid during arousal & intercourse.

30
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What is the primary function of the clitoris?

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The clitoris is solely for sexual pleasure & inducing orgasm during intercourse.

31
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What is the function of the labia majora?

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To enclose and protect other sexual organs.

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33
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What is the function of the labia minora?

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Protect urethral & vaginal openings.

The labia minora are internal structures that play a role in the protection of the urethra and vagina.

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What is the role of the perineum?

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Support internal organs & contributes to sexual arousal response.

The perineum is the area between the anus and the genitals, significant in both structural support and sexual function.

35
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What is the primary function of the urethra?

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End of renal system, to allow passage of urine.

The urethra is a tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body, enabling urine expulsion.

36
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What does the vagina (introitus) provide?

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A passage to the internal reproductive system.

The vagina serves as a canal that connects the external genitals to the uterus and internal reproductive structures.

37
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Fill in the blank: The labia minora protect the _______ and vaginal openings.

A

urethral

The labia minora are essential for safeguarding these openings from external harm.

38
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True or False: The perineum has no role in sexual arousal.

A

False

The perineum is involved in sexual arousal, contributing to the overall sexual response.

39
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What are the main functions of external structures in female anatomy?

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Protect openings, support organs, contribute to arousal.

These functions are crucial for both reproductive health and sexual function.

40
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label the internal structure of a women vagina

A

diagram

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42
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What is the approximate length of the vagina?

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8-10 cm

43
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In which direction is the vagina directed?

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Upwards and backwards

44
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What is the structure of the walls of the vagina?

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Walls sit in contact

45
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What are the folds in the vaginal walls called?

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Rugae

46
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What is the pH of the vagina?

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Low (acidic)

47
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Which fornix is the shallowest in the vagina?

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Anterior fornix

48
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Which fornix is the deepest in the vagina?

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Posterior fornix

49
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What are the three main functions of the vagina?

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  • Facilitation of coitus
  • Passage of menses
  • Passage for birth
50
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What is the approximate length of the cervix?

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Approx. 2.5cm long

51
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Where is the cervix situated?

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At the top of the vagina

52
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What type of muscle fibers are found in the cervix?

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Dense circular fibres

53
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What is the internal os?

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At junction with body of uterus

54
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What is the external os?

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At bottom of cervix, in vagina

55
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How does the external os change following labour and birth?

A

Changes in appearance

56
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True or False: The cervix is considered to be part of the uterus.

A

True

57
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what shape is the uterus

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pear shaped

58
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what is the length of uterus

A

5cm long

59
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what is the fundus

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a dope shaped top between fallopian tube

60
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what are the functions of the uterus

A

receives fertilised oocyte
nourishes and protects developing pregnancy
assist in expulsion of fetus and placenta

61
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what are the three layers of the uterus

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endometrium , myometrium and perimetrium

62
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endometrium

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innermost 2 layers superficial functional layer thickens and sheds , deeper basal layer regenerates

63
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myometrium

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smooth muscle fibre in three layers , longitudinal , oblique and circular

64
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perimetrium

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outermost
extension of peritoneum
form the broad ligament like a blanket

65
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how many fallopian tubes are their

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2

66
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what is the size of the fallopian tube

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10 -12 cm long

67
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fallopian tube

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mobile not fixed to ovaries walls are smooth muscle

68
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what does the fimbriae do

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assist entry of oocyte

69
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ovaries

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2 - almond shaped - roughly 2-4cm long outer layer is cortex inner layer is medulla

70
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what are the function of ovaries

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production of fertilisable oocyte and secretion of reproductive hormones

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