Repro Flashcards

1
Q

The Breast

A

Acini cells → Lobules → Lobes → Lactiferous ducts → Nipples → surrounded by Areola → lubricated by Montgomery glands

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2
Q

which cause the appearance of secondary sex characteristics in the young woman

A

Estrogens

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3
Q

Produced by the glandular corpus luteum

A

Progesterone

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4
Q

Is transmitted from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland and signals the gland to begin producing the gonadotropic hormones FSH and LH

A

Gonadotropin releasing Hormone (GnRH)

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5
Q

is active early in the cycle and is responsible for maturation of the ovum

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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6
Q

a hormone that becomes most active at the midpoint of the cycle and is responsible for ovulation.

A

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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7
Q

Breast development during pregnancy

A

Human Placental Lactogen

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8
Q

Ejection of milk or the let down reflex

A

Oxytocin

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9
Q

Milk production

A

Prolactin

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10
Q

Almond-shaped organ

A

Ovaries

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11
Q

It is composed of erectile tissues where the urethra passes through

A

Penis

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12
Q

The basic functional unit of the breast

A

Acini cells

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13
Q

Is a pad of fat above the symphysis pubis

A

Mons Pubis

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14
Q

are thick folds that provide covering and protection to those organs under it

A

Labia Majora

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15
Q

Is the erectile tissue and highly sensitive to touch and temperature

A

Clitoris

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16
Q

They transport the ovum from the ovaries to the uterus. It is the site of fertilization

A

Fallopian tubes

17
Q

Is a hallow structure and resembles an inverted spear

A

Uterus

18
Q

Its internal structure are covered by a muscle that acts a voluntary sphincter

A

Vagina

19
Q

The elastic membrane that separates the internal vaginal organs from the external

A

Hymen

20
Q

A chesnut-sized gland below the bladder

A

Prostate gland

21
Q

they secrete an alkaline fluid that helps counteract the acid secretion of the urethra and ensure the safe passage of spermatozoa

A

Cowper’s gland