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1
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  1. Production and maturation of gametes
  2. Secretion of sex hormones
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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

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2
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Group of female sex hormones important for reproduction and the development of female sex characteristics.

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Estrogens

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are responsible for growth and maturation of the uterus and vagina; breast development; widening of the pelvis; greater fat distribution in the hips, thighs, and breast; uterus changes during the menstrual cycle; and increased growth of body hair.

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Estrogens

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Hormone that functions to prepare the uterus for conception; regulates uterus changes during the menstrual cycle; increases sexual desire; aids in ovulation; and stimulates gland development for milk production during pregnancy.

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Progesterone

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5
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Androgen hormone that serves as a precursor to testosterone and estrogens.

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Androstenedione

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6
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Hormone that stimulates the production and release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). It also assists in menstrual cycle regulation.

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Activin

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7
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  • Hormone that inhibits the production and release of FSH.
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Inhibin

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8
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are hormones that primarily influence the development of the male reproductive system.

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Androgens

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9
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Sex hormone important for the development of male sex organs and sex characteristics

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Testosterone

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is responsible for increased muscle and bone mass; increased growth of body hair; development of broad shoulders; deepening of the voice; and growth of the penis.

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Testosterone

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11
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Hormone that serves as a precursor to testosterone and estrogens.

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Androstenedione

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12
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  • Hormone that inhibits the release of FSH and is thought to be involved in sperm cell development and regulation.
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Inhibin

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13
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main
reproductive organs
located in the scrotumcomposed of tiny
tubules called
seminiferous tubules
where spermatogenesis
occurs and
interstitial cells
which secrete the
male hormone
testosterone

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Testes

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14
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along top
and sides of each testis
consisting of tightly coiled
tube enclosed in a fibrous
case which secretes small
part of semen, stores
semen prior to ejaculation
and conducts semen from testes
to vas deferens.

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Epididymis

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15
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a pair of tubes
extending through the
inguinal canal into the
abdominal cavity over the
top and down posterior
surface of the bladder to
join ducts from seminal
vesicles which conduct
sperms and small amount
of fluid from epididymis to
ejaculatory ducts

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Vas Deferens or Seminal
Ducts

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16
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cut during a
vasectomy

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Vas Deferens or Seminal
Ducts

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17
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formed by the union of
each vas deferens with
ducts from seminal
vesicle passing through
the prostate gland
terminating in the
urethra for the
ejaculation of the
semen into the urethra

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Ejaculatory Ducts

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18
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convoluted pouches with mucous lining located on the posterior surface of the bladder which secrete nutrient-rich fluid (constitute about 60%of the semen)

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Seminal Vesicle

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19
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  • provide fructose
  • contain prostaglandins which decrease mucus thicknessaround
    cervix and uterine
    tubes and help sperm
    move through female
    repro. Tract
  • contains coagulants
    that help deliver
    semen into female
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Seminal Vesicle

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20
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walnut-size glands
with ducts opening
into the urethra
secreting an
alkaline substance
which increase
sperm motility
(constitute 30% of
semen)

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Prostate Gland

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21
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contains enzymes
to liquefy semen
after it is inside
female

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Prostate Gland

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22
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neutralizes acidity
of vagina

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Prostate Gland

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23
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small, pea-shaped
glands with ducts
leading into the
urethral located
just below the
prostate which
secrete an alkaline
fluid that lubricates
the urethra prior to
ejaculation

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Bulbo-urethral or
Cowper’s Gland

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24
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Produce mucus for lubrication and neutralization of traces of acidic urine

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Bulbo-urethral Gland

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25
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Empty into spongy urethra

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Bulbo-urethral Gland

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26
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covered pouch suspended from perineal region and divided into two compartments, each containing the testis, epididymis, and first part of seminal ducts; allows sperms to developto2-3degreesbelow body temperature

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Scrotum

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27
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contains dartos
muscle that moves
scrotum and testes
close to and away
from body depending
on temp.

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Scrotum

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28
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copulatory organ made up of three cylindrical masses of erectile (corporus cavernosum, corpus spongiosum, spongy urethra) tissue containing large vascular space (filling of these spaces with blood causes erection)

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Penis

29
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mixture of sperm and secretions from glands

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Semen

30
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provides a transport medium and nutrients that protect and activate sperm

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Semen

31
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-include sperm and small amount of fluid

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Testicular secretions

32
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ml of semen is ejaculated each time

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2-5

33
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of semen contains 100millionsperm

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1 ml

34
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Sperm can live for _______ once inside female

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72 hours

35
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Sperm develop in

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seminiferous tubules

36
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Almond-shaped organs suspended by the mesovarium

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Ovaries

37
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Contain Graafian follicles embedded in connective tissue in which the ova develop; each month, surface of the ovary ruptures and expels its ovum into the pelvic cavity

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Ovaries

38
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a pair of tubes attached to the upper outer angle of uterus with fimbriated distal ends that open into the pelvic cavity; for the passage of ova from ovaries to uterus; site of fertilization

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Uterine Tube (Fallopian Tubes or Oviducts)

39
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sterilization of female

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tubal ligation

39
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fringe-like structures around opening of uterine tubes that help sweep oocyte into uterine tubes

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fimbriae

40
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if fertilized oocyte(zygote)implants somewhere beside uterus (usually in uterine tube)

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ectopic pregnancy

41
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-pear-shaped organ(approximately)the size of a clenched fist) located in the pelvic cavity between the bladder and rectum

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Uterus

42
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function is associated with menstruation, pregnancy, and labor

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Uterus

43
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narrow region that leads to vagina

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cervix

44
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outermost layer of Uterus

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perimetrium(serous)

45
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middle layer composed of smooth muscle

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myometrium(muscular)

46
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innermost layer that is sloughed off during menstruation

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endometrium

47
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series of changes that occur in sexually mature, nonpregnant females

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Menstrual Cycle

48
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first episode of menstrual bleeding

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Menarche

49
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time when endometrium is shed from uterus

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Menses

50
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collective term for external genitalia

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Vulva

50
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collapsible, musculo- membranous tube located between rectum and urethra with an outlet to the exterior protected by a fold of mucosa membrane called hymen whose functions are: to receive semen from the male; acts as duct for uterine secretions and menstrual flow and constitutes the lower part of the birth canal.

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Vagina

51
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hairy skin-covered pad of fat over the symphyses pubis

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Mons veneris

52
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hairy skin-covered lips; equivalent to male scrotum

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Labia majora

53
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thin, inner folds of skin

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Labia minora

54
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small mound of erectile tissue below junction of two minora

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Clitoris

55
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opening into the urethra just below the clitoris

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Urinary meatus

56
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opening into the vagina below the urinary meatus

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Vaginal orifice

57
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where 2 labia minora unite over clitoris

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Prepuce

58
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space in which vagina and urethra are located

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Vestibule

59
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small mucous glands whose ducts open on each side of the urinary meatus

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Skene’s glands

60
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a pair of small, bean-shaped glands whose ducts open on the side of the vaginal orifice

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Bartolin’s glands

61
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–lobulated gland located under the skim over the pectoral is major muscle which functions for milk secretion

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Breasts or Mammary Glands

62
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is the common term for lice that setup shop in pubic hair. The term comes from the shape of the tiny parasites, which look very different from head or body lice. The creatures crawl from one person to another during close contact. Pubic lice can be killed wit hover-the-counter lotions.

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Crabs (Pubic Lice)

63
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You don’t have to have sex to get an STD. Skin-to-skin contact is enough to spread HPV, the virus family that causes genital warts. Some types cause warts and are usually harmless, but others may lead to cervical or anal cancer. Vaccines can protect against some of the most dangerous types

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Genital Warts (HPV)

64
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-it is a sexually transmitted disease which is caused by infection with the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. It tends to infect warm, moist areas of the body.

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Gonorrhea

65
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  • It is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity, including oral and anal sex. Occasionally, the diseased can be passed to another person through prolonged kissing or close bodily contact. -it is caused by Treponema Pallidum
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Syphilis

66
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weakens the body’s defense against infections. ___________ spreads through unprotected sex, needle sharing, or being born to an infected mother. It may cause no symptoms for years, so a blood test is the best way to learn your status. Timely treatment is important to help prevent serious illnesses

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HIV/AIDS

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