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RAT 19 Flashcards

1
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what is mitosis?

A

the cell division undergone by all somatic, or body, cells that are capable of division

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2
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which cells undergo mitosis?

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somatic cells

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3
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what is the product of mitosis?

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daughter cells

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4
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which cells under meiosis?

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cells destine to become gametes

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5
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what are the primary sex organs?

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testes and ovaries

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6
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what do the testes produce?

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testosterone; sperm

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7
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what do the ovaries produce?

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estrogen; ova

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8
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what are accessory reproductive organs?

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additional organs and structures that contribute to the functioning of the reproductive system

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9
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what is a zygote?

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  • formed when a sperm and ova fuse
  • single-celled offspring that will eventually divide to produce all the cells in a new individual
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10
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what is the product of meiosis?

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daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes

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11
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how many chromosomes are in a human cell?

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46 chromosomes (2 sets of 23 pairs)

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12
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define diploid.

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having two chromosomes sets

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13
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what is a homologous pair?

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share a similar structure (have the same genes)

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14
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what is a sister chromatid?

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cell with 2 identical copies of its chromosomes

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15
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what is an allele?

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different variants found on the matching genes of homologous chromosomes

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16
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what is chromatin?

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one very long piece of DNA with its associated proteins

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17
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what are the male gonads?

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testes

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18
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where are the testes located?

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scrotum

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19
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how many seminiferous tubules are in each lobule?

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1-4

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20
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what are the functions of the testes?

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  • produce sperm cells
  • secrete androgen hormones (testosterone)
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21
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what are the two cells found in the seminiferous tubules?

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  • spermatogenic cells
  • sustentacular cells
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22
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what is the function of spermatogenic cells?

A

form sperm

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23
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what is the function of sustentacular cells?

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support production of sperm

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24
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what cells are found between the seminiferous tubules?

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interstitial cells

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25
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what do interstitial cells produce?

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produce and secrete androgens (testosterone) into the surround interstitial fluid

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26
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what forms when seminiferous tubules merge?

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straight tubule

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27
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where does sperm flow next?

A

rete testis

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28
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where does sperm flow after the rete testis?

A

efferent ductules

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29
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what artery serves the testicles?

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testicular artery

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30
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what is the name of the veins that drain blood from the testicles?

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pampiniform venous plexus

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31
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what ducts does the sperm pass through after leaving the testis?

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  • epididymis
  • ductus deferens
  • ejaculatory duct
  • urthera
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32
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what is ejaculation?

A

process by which semen is expelled from the penis

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33
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what is the function of the epididymis?

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  • the site of sperm maturation and storage
  • is filled with many ductules
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34
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what are the regions of the epididymis?

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head, body, tail

35
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about how long is the ductus epididymis?

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  • 6 meter (19.7 ft)
  • tightly coiled so it takes up 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
36
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how does that support the function of the epididymis?

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allows ample time for sperm to mature and permits sperm to be stored for several months if ejaculation does not occur

37
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trace the path of the ductus deferens

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  • inguinal canal (enters)
  • over the ureter, posterior bladder
  • ampulla (exits)
38
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where does sperm travel next?

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  • ejaculatory duct
39
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what structures mark the beginning of the ejaculatory duct?

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seminal vesicle

40
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what structure marks the end of the ejaculatory duct?

41
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through which gland does the ejaculatory duct travel?

A

prostate gland

42
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where does the sperm travel to next?

43
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what are the three regions of the urethra?

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  • prostatic
  • membranous
  • spongy
44
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what is the internal portion of the penis called?

45
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what is the external portion of the penis called?

A

body (shaft)

46
Q

what is the glans penis?

A

the end of the penis where the external urethral orifice is located

47
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what is the anatomical term for the foreskin?

48
Q

what is the name of the procedure where the prepuce is removed?

A

circumcision

49
Q

what are the three bodies of the erectile tissue in the penis called? what are they composed of?

A
  • corpora cavernosa x2
  • corpus spongiosum
  • smooth muscle and connective tissue
50
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what forms the bulb of the penis?

A

the ventral corpus spongiosum

51
Q

what forms the crus?

A

corpora cavernosa

52
Q

what causes the penis to enlarge during sexual excitement?

A

the vascular spaces fill with blood

53
Q

what are the boarders of the perineum?

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  • pubic symphysis
  • ischial tuberosities
  • coccyx
54
Q

what is semen?

A

a mixture of sperm and fluids from the testes, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral and ureteral glands

55
Q

the duct from the seminal vesicle merges with the _______________ to form the ______________. the seminal vesicle produces ______________ fluid

A
  • ductus deferens
  • ejaculatory duct
  • seminal
56
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what color is the seminal fluid?

57
Q

name three components of seminal fluid

A
  • fructose
  • prostaglandins
  • coagulating proteins and enzymes
58
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describe the pH of seminal fluid

A
  • alkaline (basic)
  • help neutralize acidic fluid
59
Q

how large is the prostate gland?

60
Q

what typically happens to the prostate gland with age?

A

enlarges with age

61
Q

why would an enlarged prostate gland cause a problem with urination?

A
  • can expand to the point of pushing on the urethra
  • condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia
62
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what color is prostatic fluid?

A

milky appearance

63
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what do the enzymes found in prostatic fluid do?

A

dissolve the clot of semen that initially forms in the female reproductive tract so the sperm can move deeper in the tract

64
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describe the pH of prostatic fluid

65
Q

how large are the bulbourethral glands?

A

small marble ( about 1 cm in diameter)

66
Q

when does the bulbourethral gland release its secretions?

A

in response to sexual stimulation

67
Q

what is the function of the bulbourethral glands secretions?

A

helps neutralize any acidic urine prior to ejaculation and lubricates the urethra for the passage of ejaculate

68
Q

what composes the majority of semen?

A

seminal fluid

69
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how much does sperm contribute?

70
Q

what is capacitation?

A

sperm undergoing changes that enable them to penetrate and fertilize an immature female gamete

71
Q

what divides the scrotum into two compartments?

72
Q

what is the raphe?

A

ridge-like seem at the midline

73
Q

what is the smooth muscle layer in the scrotum called?

A

dartos muscle

74
Q

what structures are found in the spermatic cord?

A

layers of fascia, contains the ductus deferens

75
Q

what is the name of the smooth muscle found here?

A

cremaster muscle

76
Q

what is the inguinal canal and the inguinal ring?

A

passageway into the abdomen

77
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what is the main component of all body fluids?

78
Q

what is an electrolyte? list some examples of common electrolytes discussed.

A
  • a substance that dissociates into ions when placed in water
  • sodium, potassium, calcium ions
79
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what is an ion?

A

a charged particle that has lost or gained one or more electrons

80
Q

what is electrolyte balance?

A

amount of electrolytes gained through the diet is equal to that lost from the body

81
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why is fluid balance so important in determining electrolyte balance?

A

concentration depends on the number of ions but also on the amount of water in the body

82
Q

what is an acid?

A

a chemical that dissociates in water to release a hygrogen ion

83
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what is a base?

A

a chemical that accepts a hypdrogen ion in a solution

84
Q

what is the most common base in the body?

A

bicarbonate

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