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Quiz 11 (Urinary, and reproduction) Flashcards

1
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Functions of the kidneys include (4)

A

Maintaining body homeostasis
water balance
blood pressure
eliminating waste products

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2
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Where structures enter/ext the kidney

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renal hilus

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3
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shorter of the two nephron types

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cortical nephrons

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4
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longer of the two nephron types

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juxtamedullary nephron

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5
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why are the juxtamedullary nephrons longer

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more absorption

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6
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outer layer of the kidney

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renal cortex

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7
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portions of renal cortex that project inwardly towards the medulla and separate the renal pyramids

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renal columns

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contains the renal pyramids and papilla

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renal medulla

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16-18 of these per kidney, part of the renal medulla

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renal pyramids

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10
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tip of the renal pyramids that project into the renal sinus

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renal papilla

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11
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structures of the renal sinus

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renal pelvis
minor calyx
major calyx

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12
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2 or more major calyx

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renal pelvis

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13
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cuplike structures that catch filtrate from renal papilla

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minor calyx

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14
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first point the filtrate becomes urine

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minor calyx

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15
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2 or more minor calyx

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major calyx

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16
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functional units of the kidney

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cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons

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17
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three functions of the nephrons

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glomerular filtration
tubular secretion
tubular reabsorption

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18
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the bowman’s capsule and glomerulus form this

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renal corpuscle

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19
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cup shaped bulbs where filtration takes place

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renal corpuscle

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20
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surrounds glomerulus

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bowman’s capsule

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21
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capillary network in the renal corpuscle

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glomerulus

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22
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proximal tube structure

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proximal convoluted tubule

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23
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decending and ascending limbs

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loop of henle

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24
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distal tube structure

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distal convoluted tubule

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25
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most distal portion of distal convoluted tubule

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collecting/connecting tubule

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26
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filtrate from several nephrons empty into this structure

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collecting duct

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27
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where collecting duct passes by the renal papillae (continuous with collecting duct)

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papillary duct (within renal papillae)

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28
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blood enters the glomerulus through via this

A

afferent arteriole

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29
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blood exits the glomerulus tia this

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efferent arteriole

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30
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juxtaglomerular apparatus is composed of these cell types

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cells of the distal convoluted tubule and afferent arteriole

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31
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the juxtaglomerular apparatus does this

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regulates blood pressure

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32
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tube carrying urine away from kidney

A

ureters

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33
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recieves urine from ureters

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urinary bladder

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34
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cell type in the urinary bladder

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transitional epithelium for stretch, temporary storage

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35
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urethra structures in the male (in order of passing through from the urinary bladder)

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prostatic urethra
memberanous urethra
spongy urethra

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36
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urethra structures in the female

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urethra

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37
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Filtrate and urine pathway

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glomerular (bowmen's) capsule
proximal convoluted tubule
decending loop of henle
ascending loop of henle
distal convoluted tubule
collecting/connecting tubule
collecting duct
papillary duct
minor calyx
major calyx
renal pelvis
kidney
ureters
urinary bladder
various urethras depending on sex
external urethral orifice
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38
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pouch of skin suspended inferior to the perineum and anterior to the anus

A

scrotum

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39
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the dermis of the scrotum contains a layer of smooth muscle called, assists in elevation of the testies

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dartos muscle

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40
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skeletal muscle that lies deep to the dermis in the scrotum

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cremaster muscle

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41
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dense finberous layer that surrounds the testis and is covered by the tunica vaginalis

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tunica albuginea

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42
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roughly 800 slender tubes that are nearly .5 miles long and are the site of sperm production

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seminiferous tubules

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43
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serous membrane that covers the outside of each testis and lines the scrotal cavity

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tunica vaginalis

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44
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tissue lining the epididymis

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium with long sterocilia

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45
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lies along the posterior border of the testis, and is the p;lace the spermatozoa develop after leaving the seminiferous tubules

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epididymis

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46
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two tissues of the ductus deferns

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pseudostratifited columnar epithelium with sterocilia

smooth muscle

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47
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transports and stores spermatozoa for several months after leaving the epididymis

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ductus deferns

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48
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short passage that penetrates the muscular wall of the prostate gland and empties into the urethra

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ejaculatory duct

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49
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Narrow canals linking the scrotal chambers with the peritoneal cavity which the spermatic cords pass through

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inguinal canal

50
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consist of layers of fascia, tough connective tissue, and muscle enclosing the blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics supplying the testes

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spermatic cords

51
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part of the spermatic cord that is associated with the testicular vein

A

pampiniform plexus

52
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extremely active secretory glands with pseudostratified columnar epithelial lining

A

seminal vesicles

53
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seminal vesicle secretions make up this amount of the volume of semen, excretion contains prostaglandins, clotting proteins, high concentrations of fructose

54
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small muscular, rounded organ.that produces a weakly acidic secretion that contributes 20-30 % of the volume of semen

A

prostate gland

55
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tissue types composing the prostate gland

A

compound tubuloalveolar glands

simple/pseudostratified columnar epithelium

56
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part of male urethra that passes through the prostate

A

prostatic urethra

57
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glands located in the base of the penis, produce a thick, sticky alkaline mucus

A

bulbo-urethral glands

58
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another name for bulbo-urethral gland

A

cowper’s glands

59
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muscular layer that extends between the pubic bones

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urogenital diaphragm

60
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tissue type of the bulbo-urethral glands

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simple cuboidal and simple columnar epithelium

61
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shortest segment of the urethra in males that passes through the urogenital diaphragm

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membranous urethra

62
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two cylindrical structures that are seperated by a thing septum and encircled by a dense collagenous sheath

A

corpora cavernosa

63
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at their bases the corpora cavernosa diverge into these structures

64
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tissue that surrounds the spongy urethra

A

corpus spongiosum

65
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the thickened proximal end of the corpus spongiosum

66
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urethra that passes thorugh the corpus spongiosum

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spongy (penile) urethra

67
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foreskin, folds that surrounds the tip of the penis

68
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the expanded distal end that surrounds the external urethral orifice

A

glans penis

69
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external opening of the urethra

A

external urethral orifice

70
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orchiectomy

A

removal of a testis

71
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skin of the neck and the inner surface of the prepuce secrete a waxy material called

72
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surgical removal of the prepuce

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circumcision

73
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female gamates are formed here

74
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extensive mesentry that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus

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broad ligament

75
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extends from the lateral surface of the ovary past the open end of the uterine tube to the pelvic wall

A

suspensory ligament

76
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extends from the lateral wall of the uterus near the attachment of the uterine tube to the medial surface of the ovary

A

ovarian ligament

77
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ferilization occurs here and communicates between the ovaries and uterus

A

uterine tubes

78
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a short segment adjacent to the uterine wall after the ampulla

79
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intermediate portion of the uterine tube, thickness of the smooth muscle layers in the wall of the ampulla greatly increases as it approaches the uterus

80
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the end closest to the ovary forms and expanded funnel with numerous fingerlike projections that extend into the pelvic cavity

A

infundibulum

81
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The finger like projections in the infundibulum are call this

82
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provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo and fetus.

83
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uterus bends anteriorly near its base

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anteflexion

84
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uterus bends backwards toward the sacrum

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retroflexion

85
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largest region of the uterus

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body (corpus)

86
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rounded portion of the body superior to the attachment of the uterine tubes

87
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structure between the cervical canal and internal orifice

A

uterine cavity

88
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the internal opening of the uterus

A

internal orifice/os

89
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inferior portion that extends from the isthmus to the vagina

90
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the external os leads into this, which is a constricted passageway that opens into the uterine cavity

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cervical canal

91
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within the vagina the distal end of the cervix forms a curving surface surroundsing this external opening of the uterus

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external os

92
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layers of the uterine wall (internal to external)

A

endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium

93
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muscular outer wall of the uterus

A

myometrium

94
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inner glandular wall of the uterus

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endometrium (mucosa)

95
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incomplete outer serosal layer of the uterus

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perimetrium

96
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makes up 10% of uterus mass

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endometrium

97
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makes up 90% of the uterus mass

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myometrium

98
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elastic, muscular tube extending from the cervix of the uterus to the vestibule, a space bounded by the external genitalia

99
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shallow recesses surrounding the cervical protrusion in the vagina

A

anterior/posterior fornices (sing, fornix)

100
Q

Look up what this is

A

vaginal orifice

101
Q

the vagina and vestibule are separated by an elastic epithelial fold which may portially or completely block the entrance to the vagina

102
Q

part of the outer limits of the vulva are established by this prominent bulge which is formed by adipose tissue beneath the skin anterior to the pubic symphysis

A

mons pubis

103
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adipose tissues accumulates within this fleshy structure which are homologous to the scrotum of males

A

labia majora

104
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bounds the vaginal vestibule which is a structure covered in smooth, hairless skin

A

labia manora

105
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the vagina opens into this space

106
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anterior to the urethral opening which projects into the vestibule. internally it contains erectile tissue homolgous with the corpora cavernosa in males

A

clitoris (glans)

107
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extension of the labia minora which encircles the body of the clitoris, hood

108
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these discharge secretions onto the exposed surface of the vestibule and into the vestibule near the posterolateral margins of the vaginal entrance. Resemble the bulbo-urethral glands of the male

A

vestibular glands

109
Q

small conical projection where ducts of underlying mammary glands open onto the body surface

110
Q

reddish brown skin surrounding each nipple. presence of large sebaceous glands

111
Q

ducts leaving the lobules converge and give rise to this structure within the breast

A

lactiferous duct

112
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Homologous structures: corpus spongiosum

A

vestibular bulb

113
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Homologous structures: testes

114
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Homologous structures: scrotum

A

labia majora

115
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Homologous structures: corpora cavernosa

116
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Homologous structures: bulbo-urethral gland

A

vestibular glands (greater)

117
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Homologous structures: vas deferens

A

round ligament

118
Q

Homologous structures: prostate gland

A

skene’s gland

119
Q

Pathway of sperm

A 
seminiferous tubules
epididymis
vas deferens
ampulla of vas deferens
ejaculatory duct
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
spongy urethra
external urethral orifice
120
Q

erectile tissue that grips the penis as it enters the vagina

A

vestibular bulbs

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