HLTAAP001-The Reproductive System Flashcards
The reproductive system is a collection of?
internal and external organs
what is the ovum?
The egg cell
What is the functions of the fallopian tubes?
To transport the ovum from the ovary to the uterus by means of peristalsis with the aid of ciliated cells in the lining. Fertilizations takes place in the distal third of the fallopian tube.
what are the three layers of the uterus?
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium.
do both males and females have reproductive systems?
yes
what are the 3 parts of the penis?
The root, (which attaches to the wall of the abdomen)
The body, or shaft
The glans, (which is the cone-shaped part at the end of the penis)
What is the urethra?
The urethra is the tube that carries urine and semen from the bladder to outside of the body
what is the Ejaculatory ducts?
These are formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra.
function of the ejaculatory ducts?
Receive sperm and additives to produce seminal fluid.
medical terminology;
what is the meaning for this prefix?
‘peri-‘
surrounding
what is the meaning for this suffix?
-atresia
fallopian tubes
what is the meaning for this suffix?
-atresia
clousure
true or false.
Your uterus is home to the largest human cell in the entire body
true!
the egg is the only cell which can be seen with the naked eye
how much sperm does a male typically make in a day?
About 5 billion sperm on a daily basis.
is this statement true or false?
Men with high pitched voices usually have more sperm
its true!!
