Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
Spermiogensis
A
maturation of spermatids into mature sperm
2
Q
Cryptorchid
A
Testis that has not descended into the scrotum
3
Q
What is a lobule of of the testis?
A
Each testis has 250 lobules separated by incomplete CT septa. Each lobule has 1-4 seminiferous tubules
4
Q
Functions of testosterone
A
- development and maintencen of spermatogensis
- secondary sex features
- dev of gential ducts and glands
5
Q
Structure of the urethra?
A
- prostatic
- membranous
- spongy – mostly stratified columnar, and stratified squamous at the end.
- mucus secreting glands of Littre are found all along the spongy part
6
Q
What is spermatogensis?
A
The production of spermatozoa
7
Q
What is the outermost layer of the ovary?
A
Germinal epithelium - cuboidal epithelium
8
Q
What triggers the LH surge?
A
Increasing Estrogen levels. triggers completion of meiosis I and ovulation
9
Q
What happens to the follicle immediately after ovulation?
A
Forms Corpus Luteum
- granulosa lutein
- theca lutein
- residual LH will stimulate these to produce progesteron
10
Q
What is the main stimulus for the secretory phase of the endometrium?
A
Progesterone from the CL leads to the secretory phase
