Final exam part three Flashcards
Adipose capsule is
Also called the perinephric fat. External to the fibrous capsule & contains adipose connective tissue that varies in thickness. Completely surrounds the kidney & offers cushioning & insulation
Homologous structures are
Structures derived from a common ancestor or same evolutionary or developmental origin
Derived from common developmental structures (primordia) & serve a common function in adults
Homologues
FSH
Follicle stimulated hormone. Released by GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) secretion. As levels of FSH increase, gonads produce significant levels of sex hormones & start the processes of gamete maturation & sexual maturation
Clitoris contains
Autonomic nervous system axons that stimulate feelings of arousal & sexual climax
Labia majora function
Protect & cover some reproductive structures
Glans penis function
Contain autonomic nervous system axons that stimulate feelings of arousal & sexual climax
Primordial follicles
Most primitive type of ovarian follicle. Consists of a primary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of squamous follicle cells.
Primary follicles are
Forms from a maturing primordial follicle. Consists of a primary oocyte surrounded by one or more layers of cuboidal follicular cells (granulosa cells). Secretes estrogen as it continues to mature, which stimulates changes in the uterine lining
Primary oocyte
An oocyte that is arrested in the first meiotic prophase
Secondary follicle forms
From a primary follicle. Contains a primary oocyte, many layers of granulosa cells, & fluid filled space (antrum). W/in the antrum is serous fluid that increases in volume as ovulation nears.
Surrounding the primary oocyte are
two protective structures, the zona pellucid & the corona radiata
Zona pellucida is
A translucent structure that contains glycoproteins
Corona radiata is
External to the zona pellucid. Innermost layer of granulosa cells
Vesicular follicle forms
From a secondary follicle. Contains a secondary oocyte, numerous layers of granulosa cells, & a large fluid-filled, crescent-shaped antrum. Become large & can be distinguished by their overall size as well as by the size of the antrum
Secondary oocyte
Surrounded by a zona pellucid & the corona radiata. Has completed meiosis 1 & is arrested in the second meiotic metaphase
What happens when a vesicular follicle ruptures
And expels its oocyte (ovulation) the remnants of the follicle remaining in the ovary turn into yellowish structure called the corpus luteum
Corpus luteum is
Does not contain an oocyte. Secretes the sex hormones progesterone & estrogen which stimulate the continuing buildup of the uterine lining & prepare the uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized ovum
Corpus albicans are
When a corpus luteum regresses (breaks down), it turns into a white, connective tissue scar called the corpus albicans. Most are completely resorbed, & only a few may remain w/in the ovary
Progesterone is
A sex hormone secreted by corpus luteum. Stimulate the continuing buildup of the uterine lining & prepare the uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized ovum
Estrogen is
A sex hormone secreted by corpus luteum. Stimulate the continuing buildup of the uterine lining & prepare the uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized ovum
Maturation of a primary oocyte to a secondary oocyte
Oogenesis
Follicular phase occurs
During days 1-13 of an approximate 28-day ovarian cycle. At beginning of this phase FSH & LH stimulate 20 primordial follicles to mature into primary follicles .
Luteal phase occurs during days
15-28 of the ovarian cycle, when the remaining granulosa cells in the ruptured vesicular follicle turn into a corpus luteum
The corpus luteum secretes
Progesterone & estrogen that stabilized & build up the uterine lining, & prepare for possible implantation of a fertilized ovum
Ovulation occurs
On day 14 of a 28 day ovarian cycle & is defined as the release of the secondary oocyte from a vesicular follicle. Typically only one ovary ovulates each month
LH in the ovarian cycle
Luteinizing hormone. With FSH, produces a monthly sequence of events in follicle development. Stimulated by GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone).
Birth canal
Vagina
Normal site for implantation of a pre-embryo
Uterus
Contains two erectile bodies
Clitoris
Produces spermatoza
Testes
Produces follicles & sex hormones
Ovary
Secretion is milky, contains citric acid
Prostate gland
Houses the testes
Scrotum
Fertilization normally occurs here
Uterine tube
Contains 3 erectile bodies
Penis
Composed of sperm & seminal fluid
Semen
In the male, what cells produce androgens?
Interstitial cells
True or false; the testes produce a component of seminal fluid
False
Spermatogonia divide by mitosis to form a new spermatogonium &
A primary spermatocyte