Intro to Reproductive Systems (Ch. 28)

Question 1

Perineum

Answer 1

Urogenital triangle from pubic symphysis to the ischial tuberosities. Anal triangle is bound by the ischial tuberosities and coccyx.

2 triangles divided by imaginary line between ischial tuberosities.

Question 2

Sex Organ Terminology

Answer 2

General: genitalia
Primary sex organs: gonads
Product: gametes (eggs or sperm)

Question 3

What are the primary male sex organs (gonads)?

Answer 3

Testes, produce sperm

Question 4

What are the primary female sex organs (gonads)?

Answer 4

Ovaries, produce eggs

Question 5

What is the overall job of the reproductive system?

Answer 5

Produce offspring

Question 6

Male external genitalia

Answer 6

Penis and scrotum

Question 7

Female external genitalia

Answer 7

Vulva:

• -mons pubis
• -labia majora and labia minora
• -clitoris
• -structures associated w/ vestibule

Question 8

Gonads and Hormones

Answer 8

Gonads function as endocrine glands (produce hormones) that develop and maintain sex organs and influence sexual function.

Ovaries release estrogen and progesterone; testes produce testosterone

Question 9

Development

Answer 9

Male and female homologues are structures that develop from embryological structures

Question 10

Homologues

Answer 10

Female:

1. labia majora
2. labia minora
3. glans clitoris
4. bulb of vestibule
5. corpora cavernosa
6. ovaries

Male:

1. scrotum
2. scrotal midline
3. glans penis
4. corpus spongiosum
5. corpus cavernosa
6. testes