genitourinary system

Question 1

what are the functions of the female reproductive system ?

Answer 1

sexual activity
menstruation
reproduction and pregnancy
menopause
development - production of sex hormones

Question 2

what are the functions of ovaries ?

Answer 2

releases eggs

produces hormones

Question 3

what are immature eggs called ?

Answer 3

oocytes

Question 4

At puberty, these eggs mature and once a month, the ovary will release an egg in what is known as ????????

Answer 4

ovulation

Question 5

If the egg is fertilised by sperm, pregnancy is possible. If no fertilisation occurs, the female has a period – this is known as ??????

Answer 5

menstruation

Question 6

where does the fallopian tube connect ?

Answer 6

ovaries to the uterus

Question 7

what does fallopian tube do ?

Answer 7

carry egg to the uterus

Question 8

how long does it take for the egg to travel from ovary to the uterus ?

Answer 8

7 days

Question 9

where does fertilisation occur ?

Answer 9

fallopian tube

Question 10

Sometimes, a fertilised egg can implant in other areas – this is known as a ???

Answer 10

ectopic pregnancy

Question 11

what are the three layers of the uterus ?

Answer 11

endometrium- inner layer
myometrium - middle layer made up of muscle
perimetrium - outside layer

Question 12

after ovulation which part of uterus thickens ?

Answer 12

endometrium

Question 13

what part of the uterus breaks down if the egg isn’t fertilised ?

Answer 13

endometrium

Question 14

what are the function of the male reproductive system ?

Answer 14

produce sex hormones

produce sperm and semen

Question 15

what holds the testes in place ?

Answer 15

spermatic cord

Question 16

where is sperm moved from in sexual arousal ?

Answer 16

epididymis to vas deferens

Question 17

where does the prostate gland sit ?

Answer 17

rests below the bladder in front of rectum

Question 18

what is oogenesis ?

Answer 18

refers to process of processing eggs in females

Question 19

when does first stage of oogenesis occur ?

Answer 19

embryonic development ( around 7 weeks gestation )

Question 20

when does second stage of oogenesis occur ?

Answer 20

occurs around puberty

Question 21

where does oogenesis occur ?

Answer 21

outermost layers of ovaries

Question 22

what is spermatogenesis ?

Answer 22

process of sperm development

Question 23

where does spermatogenesis take place ?

Answer 23

in testes

Question 24

what is the process of where spermatids transform into mature spermatozoa ?

Answer 24

spermiogenesis

Question 25

what are some cardiovascular changes that occur during pregnancy ?

Answer 25

peripheral vasodilation to meet demands for growing foetus allowing optimum nutrience

blood pressure lower than normal in first two trimesters and normal in the third

Question 26

what are some respiratory changes during pregnancy ?

Answer 26

tidal volume increase by 200 ml

increase o2 demand caused by increase o2 consumption and increased metabolic rate

Question 27

what are some GI changes during pregnancy ?

Answer 27

-nausea and vomiting in early stages of pregnancy

• constipation is common