Lecture 11 Reproductive System Flashcards

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1
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Define adapted

A

To fit

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2
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Define Adaption

A

Trait that promotes survival of an organism in a particular environment

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3
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Why is there sex?

A

Gives rise to genetic variation within species

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4
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Define parthenogenic

A

Virgin birth

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5
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How is sex determined by?

A

Chromosomes

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6
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Define Androgens

A

Male sex hormones secreted by the testes

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7
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Define estrogen and progestin

A

Produced by ovaries

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8
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How long can eggs survive for?

A

1-4 days

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9
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What’s Spermatogenesis?

A

Sperm Production

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10
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What’s libido?

A

Sex Drive

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11
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What’s testosterone?

A

Hormone responsible for sex drive

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12
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What’s Sexually Transmitted Infection?
(STI)

A

Infections spread through sexual contact

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13
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Purpose of Antiretroviral Agents

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Slows rate of STIs replication and destruction

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14
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What’s Abstinence?

A

Not having sex

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