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Functions Flashcards

1
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Scrotum

A

Protect and contain testicles

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2
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Testes

A

Produce sperm

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3
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Ductus deferens

Vas deferens

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Propel sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct

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4
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Spermatic cord

A

Enclose nerves and vessels that supply testes

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5
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Epididymis

A

Stores sperm

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6
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Ejaculatory duct

A

Propel semen to urethra

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7
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Urethra

A

Convey urine and semen

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8
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Bladder

A

Store urine

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9
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Ureter

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Bring urine to bladder

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10
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Urethral orifice

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Exit point of urine and semen

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11
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Seminal vesicles

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Produce seminal fluid

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12
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Prostate gland

A

Role in activation of sperm

Secrete PSA

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13
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Bulbourethral gland

A

Produce mucus to neutralize acid urine before ejaculation

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14
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Penis

A

Deliver sperm

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15
Q

Shaft

A

Attach to root

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16
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Glans

A

House urethral orifice

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17
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Prepuce

A

Protect the glans

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18
Q

Corpora cavernosa

A

Fills with blood to produce and maintain ejaculation

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19
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Corpus spongiosum

A

Keep urethra open during ejaculation

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20
Q

Mons pubis

A

Protective layer of female reproductive organs

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21
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Labia majora/ minora

A

Protect opening of vagina

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22
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Cavernosa body of clitoris

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Aids in female sexual arousal

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23
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Vagina

A

Passageway for birth

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24
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Uterus

A

Receive and nourish fertilized ovum

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25
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Endometrium

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Where embryo resides

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26
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Myometrium

A

Contract during childbirth

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27
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Perimetrium

A

Protect uterus

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28
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Visceral peritoneum

A

Outermost layer protecting uterus

29
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Cervix

A

Secrete mucus to protect uterus

30
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Uterine tube

A

Provides site for fertilization

31
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Fimbriae

A

Help carry oocyte from ovary into uterine tube

32
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Ovary

A

Secrete estrogen

33
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Ovarian ligament

A

Anchor ovary to uterus

34
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Round ligament

A

Anchor uterus to body wall

35
Q

Areola

A

Secrete sebum to prevent cracking of nipple

36
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Papilla

A

Respond to arousal

37
Q

Lactiferous ducts

A

Exit point of milk

38
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Lactiferous sinus

A

Collects milk

39
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Seminiferous tubules

A

Sperm factory

Produce sperm

40
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Interstitial cells

A

Produce testosterone

41
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Spermatogonia

A

Sperm seed

42
Q

Spermatids

A

Develop sperm

43
Q

Sertoli/ sustentacular cells

A

Help regulate spermatogenesis

44
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Menstrual phase

A

Functional layer sloughs off

45
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Proliferative phase

A

Generate a new functional layer

46
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Secretory phase

A

Prepare for implantation of embryo

47
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Primary follicle

A

Cuboidal or columnar cells

48
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Secondary follicle

A

Granulose cells

Antral fluid

49
Q

Graffian follicle

A

Antrum

Oocyte on stalk

50
Q

Corpus luteum

A

Ruptured follicle

Secrete estrogen

51
Q

Cortex

A

Contain cortical nephrons

52
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Medulla

A

House loops of henle from juxtamedullary nephrons

53
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Renal pyramids

A

Contain urine collecting tubules/ capillaries

54
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Renal columns

A

Separate pyramids

55
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Renal pelvis

A

Collect urine and drain into ureter

56
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Glomerulus

A

Form filtrate

57
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Renal tubules

A

Process filtrate to form urine

58
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Nephron

A

Form urine

59
Q

Bowmans capsule

A

Enclose glomerulus

60
Q

Renal corpuscle

A

Help form filtrate

61
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Proximal convoluted tubule

A

Reabsorb nutrients from filtrate

62
Q

Loop of henle

A

Aid in reabsorption

63
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Descending loop

A

Reabsorb water

64
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Ascending loop

A

Reabsorb Na

Cl K

65
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Distal convoluted tubule

A

Reabsorbtion of water/ NaCl regulated by hormones

66
Q

Collecting duct

A

Recieve filtrate and bring to renal pelvis

67
Q

Afferent arteriole

A

Deliver blood to glomerulus

68
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Efferent arteriole

A

Drain blood from glomerulus

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