Prelab and Quiz 6 - weeks 11-12 Flashcards
Which portion of the uterine tube is closest to the ovary?
infundibulum
Describe a difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis, other than the end products or whether they occur in females or males.
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.
The menstrual cycle represents changes in which layer of the uterus?
endometrium
the gland that produces the bulk of semen volume is:
seminal vesicle
Which of these would typically NOT cross the placenta?
blood cells
erythrocytes
WBC’s
In which duct of the male reproductive tract do sperm mature?
epididymis
Approximately how much of the volume of semen is contributed by the prostate gland?
25%
____ increases the flexibility of the pubic symphysis and ligaments
relaxin
name for women’s first menses
menarche
contracts during labor
myometrium
a region seen in both men and women’s reproductive system
perineum
dilates as a stage of labor
cervix
these sweep a secondary oocyte into the uterine tube
fimbriae
Which specific division of the nervous system triggers the release of nitric oxide that leads to erection?
parasympathetic
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates release of the principal androgen in males?
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.