Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Micro Anatomy > Final Exam Reproduction > Flashcards

Final Exam Reproduction Flashcards

(96 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What are teh 4 functions of the male reproductive organs?

A
  1. Production of sex cells
  2. Production of sex hormone - Testosterone
  3. Intro. of male gametes to female repro organs
  4. Production of other hormones
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the 4 general parts of the male reproductive tract?

A
  1. Testis
  2. Epididymis
  3. Accessory sex glands:
    Vesicular glands, prostate, bulbourethral glands
  4. External genitalia/ penis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the site of spermatogenesis?

A

Testis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Where are sex hormones produced?

A

Testis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the layers surrounding the Testis?

A
  1. 2 tunicae vaginalis

2. 1 tunica albuginea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the 2 components of the tunica vaginalis?

A
  1. Parietal- attached to CT of scrotum

2. visceral- surrounds the testis and epididymis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

connective tissue trabeculae that separates the seminiferous tubules

A

Septule testis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What cells are the interstitial cells found between the semineferous tubules?

A

cells of leydig

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the most immature spermatogenic cells?

A

Spermatogonia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Where are spermatogonia found in the testis

A

Next to the BM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the steps of spermatogenesis?

A

spermatogonia stem cells–> Spermatogonia A or B–> Spermat B undergo mitosis–> Primary spermatocytes–> 1st meiosis–> secondary spermatocytes–> Secondary meiosis–> Spermatids–> spermiogenesis–> Spermatozoa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Cells located outsid BM of tubule. Function to mover spermatozoa out

A

Myoid cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Trace the spermatic pathway

A

seminiferous tubules–> Tubuli recti–> Efferent ductules–> Epididymal duct–> Ductus deferens–> Pelvic urethra–> penile urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

connects the straight testicular tubules with the efferent ductules in the head of the dpididymis

A

Rete testis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Trace the path of sperm in the testis?

A

seminiferous tubules–> straight testicular tubules–> rete testis–> efferent ductules–> epididymal ducts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Tall cells that extend from the BM to the lumen of the tubule

A

Sertoli Cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the 3 functions of sertoli cells?

A
  1. support, protect, nourish spermatogenic cells
  2. secrete supporting testicular fluid
  3. protect spermatids from immune system
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What do sertoli cells release when FSH is bound to their receptors?

A

Androgen Binding protein (ABP)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What does ABP do?

A

binds to androgens to influence germ cell differentation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What 3 hormones does sertoli cells release

A
  1. ABP
  2. AMH
  3. Inhibin
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is the main function of inhibin?

A

suppress secretion of FSH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is the main function of AMH?

A

Prevents formation of mullerian duct and oviduct in embryo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Cells that occur in clusters between seminiferous tubules

A

Interstitial leydig cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

T/F. Leydig cells have a basophilic cytoplasm?

A

F. foamy acidophilic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What is the main function of Leydig cells
Secrete testosterone
26
What controlls the secretion of testosterone?
ICSH- Interstitial cells stimulating hormone LH!
27
What is the function of testosterone?
1. secondary male sex characteristics 2. libido 3. stimulates development and secretory activity 4. stimulates growth of skeletal muscles and bones
28
What vasculature is coild in the spermatic cord?
Testicular artery and vein
29
What is the spermatic cord composed of?
1. testicular artery 2. testicular vein 3. Lymphatics 4. Ductus Deferens
30
What are the 3 sections of the depididymal duct?
head, body, tail
31
What is the main function of the epidimyal duct?
Fluid Resorption and secretion of glycerophosphocholine and sperm storage
32
What is the gland located ner the junction of the ductus deferens and the urethra in ruminants?
Ampulla
33
What are the 4 accessory sex glands?
1. Bulvourethral Glands 2. Prostate Gland 3. Ampullary glands 4. Vesicular Glands
34
What are the 3 functions of the accessory sex glands?
1. Nutrition 2. Buffer 3. Sperm movement
35
T/F. all of the accessory sex glands are tubuloalveolar
T
36
What are the 3 accessary glands of the bull?
1. Vesicuolar glands 2. Prostate 3. Bulbourethral glands
37
T/F. seminal vesicles are not present in dogs?
T
38
What do the seminal vesicles produce?
Fructose, source of energy for sperm
39
What does the prostate gland surround?
Prostatic urethra
40
What surrounds the prostate gland?
Fibroelastic capsule
41
What is found in the lumen of the prostate gland?
Corpora amylacea
42
What is the secretory produce of the prostate gland?
Proteins
43
Paired masses of erectile tissue found within the penis?
Corpora cavernosa
44
Single mass of erectile tissue surrounding the urethra?
Corpus spongiosum
45
What type of penis do bulls, rams, and bores have?
Fibroelastic
46
What are the 3 parts of the male urethra?
1. prostatic 2. pelvic 3. penile
47
What are the 8 parts of the female repro. system?
1. overies 2. oviducts 3. uterus 4. cervix 5. Vagina 6. vestibule and vulva 7. associated glands 8. mammary glands
48
What are the 5 functions of the female reproductive tract?
1. exocrine- production of gametes 2. endocrine- sex hormones 3. reception of male gametes 4. fetal development 5. nutrition of newborn
49
What are the 2 major functions of the ovaries?
1. produce gametes | 2. produce hormones
50
What are the 2 parts of the ovary?
1. cortex | 2. Medulla
51
In which part of the ovary would you find follicles in various stages of development?
Cortex
52
In which part of the ovary would you find connective tissue, nerves, blood, and lymph tissue
Medulla
53
What is the major difference seen in the ovary of a mare?
cortex and medulla are reversed
54
What is the layer of connective tissue found just below the surface epithelium in the ovary?
Tunica albuginea
55
continuous process throughout reproductive life whereby primordial follicles undergo maturation during each repr. cycle.
Folliculogenesis
56
Follicular growth and maturation is dependent on ____ secreted from adenohypophysis
FSH
57
Which hormone sis important for estrogen synthesis and ovulation
LH
58
Structure containing an oocyte surrounded by specialized epithelial cells
Ovarian Follicle
59
Primary oocyte is enclosed by flattened simple squam. follicular cells that rest on basal lamina
Primordial follicles
60
primary oocyte enclosed by a simple cuboidal layer of follicular cells
Primary follicles
61
A primary oocyte enclosed by several layers of follicular cells
Secondary follicles
62
Once follicular cells proliferate through mitosis they are called____
Granulosa cells
63
Glycoprotein layer located at the interphase between the oocyte and the granulosa cells of secondary follicles
Zona pellucida
64
Large, pale staining, spindle-shaped cells that have the morphology of steroid producing/metabolizing cells
Theca cells
65
Cells with receptors for FSH, important in the development of the follicle
Granulosa cells
66
Follicle becomes larger, small liquid filled areas appear b/t granulosa cells
Tertiary follicles
67
Fluid inside the antrum of tertiary follicles
Liquor folliculi
68
Oocyte detaches from the cumulus oophorus and floats free in follicular liquid
Mature (graffian) follicle
69
The oocyte is surrounded by a layer of follicular cells and sits on an aggregate of granulosa cells
Tertiary follicle
70
layer of follicular cells in tertiary follicle
Corona Radiata
71
Aggregate of granulosa cells in tertiary follicle
Cumulus oophorus
72
Process through which follicular cells degenerate
Atresia
73
After ovulation, blood flows into the antrum and the ruptured follicle becomes the ______
corpus heorrhagicum
74
Capillaries from the stroma invade the collapsed follicle and convert it into a temp. endocrine organ called ______
corppus luteum
75
The process by which the granulosa and theca cells transform into luteal cells
Luteinization
76
What do granulosa lutein cells produce in response to FSH and LH?
Progesterone and estrogens
77
In response to LH, what do theca lutein cells produce?
Progesterone
78
Yellow pigment that appears in the luteal cells of carnivores, mares, and cows
Lutein
79
Fibrous scar from the involution of the Corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
80
muscular tube derived from mullerian ducts
oviduct
81
What are the 4 functions of the oviduct?
1. receive the ovum 2. secretions promote capacitation of sperm 3. provide environment for fertilization 4. transport the zygote to the uterus for implantation
82
What are the 3 functions of the uterus?
1. provides sterile environment for fetus 2. Exchange of nutrients and trophic factors 3. muscles contribute to birth and release of fetus
83
What are the 3 layers of the uterus
1. Endometrium 2. Myometrium 3. Perimetrium
84
What are the 2 zones of the glandular mucosa in the endometrium?
1. functional zone (F) | 2. Basal zone (B)
85
Which layer in the endometrium remains after pregnancy or estrus, the F or B zone?
B
86
What are the 2 parts of the cervix called?
1. Endocervix | 2. Ectocervix
87
What are the 2 functions of the cervix?
1. Seal to prevent organisms/substances from entering | 2. Holds products of conception w/i uterus
88
T/F the endocervix contains no muscularis mucosae?
T
89
What are the 3 layers of the Vagina?
1. mucosa 2. muscularis 3. Serosa/adventitia
90
Begining or the estrus cycle
Proestrus
91
Which types of cells are present during early proestrus?
Epithelial, RBCs, neutrophils
92
Which types of cells are present during late proestrus?
intermediate and superficial cells, some neutrophils
93
What are the phases of the estrus cycle?
1. Proestrus 2. Estrus 3. Diestrus 4. Anestrus
94
What cell types are present during estrus?
Superficial/keritinized cells, some RBC, no nutriphils
95
What cell types are present during diestrus?
Intermediate, some RBC
96
What types of cells are present during Anestrus?
Parabasal and intermediate, some nutrophils

Micro Anatomy (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions