Prelab and Quiz 6 - weeks 11-12 Flashcards

1
Q

Which portion of the uterine tube is closest to the ovary?

A

infundibulum

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2
Q

Describe a difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis, other than the end products or whether they occur in females or males.

A

Oogenesis begins in fetal development, is paused or goes into a resting phase until it is restarted at puberty on a cyclical basis and stops at menopause whereas spermatogenesis doesn’t begin until puberty and doesn’t end until death.

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3
Q

The menstrual cycle represents changes in which layer of the uterus?

A

endometrium

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4
Q

the gland that produces the bulk of semen volume is:

A

seminal vesicle

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5
Q

Which of these would typically NOT cross the placenta?

A

blood cells
erythrocytes
WBC’s

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6
Q

In which duct of the male reproductive tract do sperm mature?

A

epididymis

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7
Q

Approximately how much of the volume of semen is contributed by the prostate gland?

A

25%

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8
Q

____ increases the flexibility of the pubic symphysis and ligaments

A

relaxin

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9
Q

name for women’s first menses

A

menarche

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10
Q

contracts during labor

A

myometrium

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11
Q

a region seen in both men and women’s reproductive system

A

perineum

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12
Q

dilates as a stage of labor

A

cervix

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13
Q

these sweep a secondary oocyte into the uterine tube

A

fimbriae

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14
Q

Which specific division of the nervous system triggers the release of nitric oxide that leads to erection?

A

parasympathetic

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15
Q

Which hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates release of the principal androgen in males?

A

luteinizing hormone

**this hormone is named for its role in women, and is the one from the anterior pituitary that triggers the release of the principal androgen in men - testosterone.

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16
Q

the testis consist of

A

seminiferous tubules

17
Q

Into which structure would implantation typically take place?

A

endometrium

18
Q

Which muscle contracts to pull the testes closer to internal body heat?

A

cremaster

19
Q

The region between the labia minora, where the urethral and vaginal openings are found is referred to as the (BLANK) ?

A

vestibule

20
Q

A term for the product of an ovary or testis is:

A

gamete

21
Q

After the 8th week of development, the term for an unborn baby is a(n):

A

fetus

22
Q

The hormone most responsible for female secondary sex characteristics is:

A

estrogen

23
Q

Define what is meant by an “ectopic” pregnancy.

A

Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy anywhere that is outside of were implantation is supposed to occur - so any implantation that is not in the endometrium of the uterus.

24
Q

The typical site of fertilization is the:

A

uterine tube - outer third

25
Q

Describe when gametogenesis starts in females and in males.

A

Females - starts before birth, is paused until puberty, and ends at menopaus.

Males - begins at puberty and ends at death

26
Q

What is the name of the single cell formed by the union of a sperm cell and egg cell?

A

zygote

27
Q

Cell division where the genetic material is halved is referred to as what?

A

meiosis

28
Q

The most inferior portion of the uterus is called the:

A

cervix

29
Q

The area of the female body containing the urethral and vaginal openings is the:

A

vestibule

30
Q

The male urethra runs through a cylindrical mass of the penis called the:

A

corpus spongiosum

31
Q

Name one secondary sex characteristic in females and one secondary sex characteristic in males (two answers, 2 points possible).

A

Female - breast tissue development

males - lower voice

32
Q

A term for the principal reproductive organs in females or males is:

A

gonad

33
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