Mace - Reproductive Flashcards
2 functions of the reproductive system
production of gametes
fertilization
where does the production of gametes occur
testes
ovaries
what are the 2 gametes
sperm
ovum
gametes are produced by
meiosis of germ cells
meiosis of sperm produces __
meiosis of ovum produces __
spermatogonium
oogenium
in reference to chromosomes, sperm/ovum are __
and spermatogonium/oogenium are __
haploid (n)
diploid (2n)
sperm/ovum are haploid with __ chromosomes,
spermatogonium/oogenium are diploid with __ chromosomes
23
46
production of gametes __ the number of chromosomes,
without losing __
reduces
genetic information
fertilization occurs in the
fallopian tubes
fertilization produces __
zygotes
in terms of chromosome number, zygotes are __
diploid (2n)
fertilization __ the # of chromosomes
to __ state
restores
diploid (2n)
female sex hormones (5)
GnRH
FSH
LH
estrogen
progesterone
the __ releases GnRH
hypothalamus
the anterior pituitary releases __ (2)
FSH
LH
what hormone is associated w. the ovarian follicle
estrogen
what hormone is associated with the corpus luteum
progesterone
male sex hormones
GnRH
FSH
LH
testosterone
testosterone is associated w. __ cells
interstitial
the __ is the gonad
and __ is the gamete
testis
sperm
development of the reproductive system starts in the __,
genital ridges are present by __ weeks,
and at __ weeks differentiation starts
yolk sac
6
12
differences in reproductive systems are visible by __ weeks
20
what 2 hormones do the testes produce
testosterone
MIF (mullerian inhibiting factor) (same-same AMH - anti mullerian hormone)
what hormone induces the development of the meonephric duct
testosterone
what does MIF/AMH do
inhibits female development
which reproductive system is the “default” system
female
do the ovaries produce any sex hormones
no
the paramesonephric duct is same-same __
and becomes the __
mullerian duct
fallopian tubes
exocrine fxn of the testis
sperm
endocrine fxn of the testis
testosterone
the testis are located __
in the __
outside the body
scrotum
what 2 structures regulate testicular temperature
tunica cremaster
tunica dartos
the cremaster is an extension of the __
and functions to __
abdominal muscles
lower and raise the testes
tunica dartos is composed of __
and fxn to __
smooth m
wrinkle skin
2 external structures of the testis
tunica vaginalis
tunica albuginea
what covers the epididymis
tunica vaingalis
the tunica albuguinea is made of __ and
reaches __
fibrous CT
deep/internally
fxn of the tunica albuginea
creates lobules for semineferous tubules
what structure is involved in a vasectomy
ductus deferens
same-same vas deferens
male pelvic region anatomy
structures of the male genitalia
testis
epididymis
ductus deferens
seminal vesicle
prostate gland
penis
urethra
scrotum
5 structures of the spermatic cord
spermatic fascia
vas deferens
cremaster m
testicular a
pampiniform plexus
during spermiogenesis, what are the different forms of sperm
spermatogonium → primary spermatocyte → secondary spermatocyte → spermatid → sperm
the first division of spermiogenesis is __,
and occurs at the __
mitosis
blood testis barrier
where does spermiogenesis occur
wall of seminiferous tubule
in spermiogenesis, when are sperm considered sperm
lumen of seminiferous tubule
spermatogonium have __ chromosomes,
and divide to become __,
which are __
46 (diploid)
primary spermatocytes
diploid (46)
during meiosis I, __ divide into
__, which have
__ chromosomes
primary spermatocytes
secondary spermatocytes
23
during meiosis II, __ divide into
__, which have
__ chromosomes
secondary spermatocytes
spermatid
23
spermatids become __
sperm
meosis I and meiosis II occur in the
wall of the seminiferous tubule
the blood testis barrier
a. prevents abs in the blood from getting to germ cells
b. prevents heat loss from the testes
c. prevents blood from getting to the testes
d. maintains testis temp at 35 degrees
e. maintains testis temp at 37 degrees
a. prevents abs in the blood fro getting to the germ cells (and killing them)
the __ has/have no androgen receptors and do not respond to it
a. germ cells
b. muscular tissue
c. sustentacular cells
d. hypothalamus
e. pituitary gland
a. germ cells
3 parts of the urethra
prostatic
membranous
spongy
ducts/glands of the male reproductive tract
ejaculatory duct
prostate gland
bulbourethral gland
ductus deferens
pathway of sperm cells from formation to ejaculation
seminiferous tubules → rete testis → ductus deferens → ejaculatory duct → urethra
fxn of male internal accessory organs
nurture/transport sperm cells
what are the 6 male internal accessory glands
epididymides
ductus deferentia
ejaculatory ducts
urethra
prostate gland
bulbourethral glands
tightly coiled tubes at the top of each testis
epididymis
epididymis are connected to __ w.in the testis,
and promote __
ducts
maturation of sperm cells
describe the cilia of epididymis
non motile
muscular tubes that extend from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
ductus deferentia (vas deferens)
ductus deferens measure ~ __ cm each
45
ductus deferens is composed of what type of cell and muscle
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
smooth m
the __ are attached to the vas deferens near the base of the bladder
seminal vessicles
what 3 substances do the seminal vesicles secrete
alkaline fluid
fructose
prostaglandins
the contents of the seminal vesicles empty into the __
ejaculatory duct
what structure surrounds the proximal portion of the urethra
prostate gland
the ducts of the prostate gland open into the
urethra
what type of fluid does the prostate gland secrete
thin
milky
alklaline
fxn of prostate gland secretion
enhances sperm mobility
the prostate gland is composed of __ glands in
__ tissue,
and also contains __ muscle
tubular
connective
smooth
what structure is inferior to the prostate gland
bulbourethral glands
bulbourethral glands are same-same
cowper’s glands
describe the fluid secreted by the bulbourethral glands
mucus-like
the bulbourethral glands secrete fluid in response to __
sexual stimulation
fluid the urethra conveys during ejaculation
semen
duh!
components of semen (4)
sperm cells
secretions
prostaglandins
nutrients
semen contains the secretions of what 3 structures
seminal vesicles
prostate gland
bulbourethral gland
in terms of pH, semen is slightly __
alkaline