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lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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The biological system made up of all anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction.

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Reproductive System (Genetal System)

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2
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• Produces male gametes (sperm cells)
• Transfer them to the female

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Male Reproductive System

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3
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• Produces female gametes (egg cells/ovum)
(singular: ovum plural: ova)
• Receives male gametes
• Carries the baby throughout it’s develop

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Female Reproductive System

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4
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Regulates the temperature of the testes

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Scrotum

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5
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At what temperature does sperm form best at?

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35°C

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6
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Deposits the sperm into the vagina during mating

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Penis

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7
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Hangs behind the penis and contains the testicles. It acts as a climate control system for the testes.

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Scrotum

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8
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Responsible for making testosterone and producing sperm cells

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Testis

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9
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A long, coiled tube that rests on the back side of each testicle. It carries, stores, and brings the sperm to maturity.

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Epididymis

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10
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It transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation

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Vas Deferens

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11
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Vasectomy

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12
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Formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles

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Ejaculatory Duct

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13
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Carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body

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Urethra

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14
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Produces a sugar-rich fluid (fructose) that provides sperms with a source of energy and help with the sperm’s motility (ability to move)

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Seminal Vesicle

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15
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A walnut like structure which contributes additional fluid to the ejaculate, and help nourish the sperm

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Prostate Gland

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16
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• Also called the Bulbourethral Gland
• Produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra. This fluid serves to lubricate the urethra and to neutralize any acidity due to residual drops of urine in the urethra

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Cowper’s Gland

17
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Site of oogenesis; produces hormones estrogen and progesterone

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Ovary

18
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Production of sperm cells

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Spermatogenesis

19
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Picks up ovum from the ovary

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Fimbriae

20
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Passage from ovary to uterus; site of fertilization

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Fallopian Tube (Oviduct)

21
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Nourishes the embryo ; sheds during menstruation

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Endometrium

22
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Site of egg implantation; embryo development

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Uterus

23
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Muscular opening of the uterus

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Cervix

24
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Entrance of the penis; also called the birth canal

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Vagina

25
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Pathway of the sperm

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  1. Vagina
  2. Cervix
  3. Uterus
  4. Fallopian Tube
26
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Chemical messengers of the body. They are important to maintain homeostasis

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Hormones

27
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MALE:
Signals sperm production (spermatogenesis)

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

28
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MALE:
Stimulates production of testosterone

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

29
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• Most important male hormones
• Responsible for regulating sex differentiation

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Testosterone

30
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FEMALE:
Signals development of egg cells

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

31
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FEMALE:
Plays a role in the development of ova, and stimulation of estradiol and progesterone production

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

32
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• Instrumental in breast development , fat distribution in the hips, legs, and breasts.
• Secreted by ovaries PRIOR to ovulation

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Estrogen

33
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• Helps prepare the body for potential pregnancy
• Secreted by ovaries after ovulation
• If egg is not fertilized, progesterone levels become low and menstruation happens

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Progesterone

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