Reproduction quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What holds the Testes outside of the body do they have a lower temp than the rest of the body, which helps sperm production?

A

The Scortum

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2
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What is the comma-shaped structure along the rear surface of the testes where the sperm mature for 64 days?

A

The epididymis

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3
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What are the two long tubes that act as a passageway for sperm and a place for sperm storage.

A

The Vas Deference

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4
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What extends from the epididymis in the scrotum up into the abdomen to link up with the seminal vesicles?

A

The Vas Deference (male)

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5
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What are the two glands that secrete a fluid rich in sugar that nourishes and helps the sperm move?

A

The Seminal Vesicles

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6
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Which duct is a short straight tube that passes into the prostate gland and opens in the urethra, and that makes a fluid that keeps the sperm alive?

A

The Ejaculatory duct

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7
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What is the gland that produces a fluid that keeps the sperm alive. Its an alkaline fluid whose primary function is to help neutralize the acidity of the vagina

A

Cowper’s Gland

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8
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What is the female reproductive gland that produce ova (female sex cell) and estrogen?

A

The ovaries

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9
Q

How many immature ova is a person born with?

A

200,000-400,000 in her ovaries

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10
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Which tube is 4 inches long, and connects an ovary to the uterus, where fertilization takes place?

A

The Fallopian tube

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11
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Where does fertilization take place?

A

The Fallopian tube

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12
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Which muscular organ receives and supports the egg during pregnancy and contracts during childbirth?

A

The uterus

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13
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What is the lowest part of the uterus? It connects to the vagina, and is a lower opening that allows the passage of menstruation sperm, and babies?

A

The cervix

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14
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What is the fatty tissue that covers the front of the pubic bone and serves as a protective cushion for the internal reproduction organs?

A

The Mons Pubis

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15
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What is the heavy, outer folds of skin that surround the external genitalia?

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The Labia Majora

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16
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What are the 2 outer folds of skin that are located within the outer folds?

A

The Labia Minora

17
Q

What are the male reproductive glands that produce sperm cells, and the testosterone?

A

The Testes

18
Q

What is the thin membrane that stretches across the opening of the vagina?

A

The estrogen

19
Q

What is the small, highly sensitive structure located above the opening of the urethra. It’s richly supplied with blood vessels and nerve endings

A

Clitoris

20
Q

What is the release of a mature ovum from one of the two ovaries which then enters the Fallopian tube

A

Ovulation

21
Q

What is it called when the ovum and sperm unite. (This occurs in the Fallopian tube)

A

Fertilization

22
Q

What is the inner lining of the uterus where fertilization ovum will implant. This lining is also released from the uterus during menstration.

A

Endometrium

23
Q

Menstruation

A

The period in the menstrual cycle in which an underutilized egg and the lining of the uterus leave the body in a menstrual flow

24
Q

Estrogen

A

The harp one that stimulates the development of an immature ovum form the ovary

25
Q

Which hormone helps thicken the lining of the uterus to prepare it for a fertilization ovum to implant.

A

Progesterone