REPRODUCTION W5 Flashcards
Incubation means?
Time from disposition of pathogen to infection developes causing symptoms
What is the function of the testis?
- Produces male sex hormones (testosterone)
- Produces sperm cells
What is the function of the epididymis?
Matures sperm cells and stores sperm
What is the function of the seminal glands?
- Produces 60% of the volume of semen
- Its liquid activates sperm mobility and provides nutrition to keep sperm alive
What is the function of the prostate gland?
Produces 25% of the liquid of the sperm. The liquid prevents the sperm from coagulating
What is the function of the bulbo urethral glands?
Produces alkaline fluid that neutralises leftover urine and counteracts the acidity of the vagina
What are organs that make the penis swell with arousal called?
- Corpora cavernosa
- Corpus spongiosum
Name the 3 steps in male sexual function
- Arousal (parasymphatetic activity)
- Emission (sympathetic activity)
- Ejaculation (contractions)
What are the hallmark sign bladder or urethra trauma?
Gross hematuria (visible blood in urine)
What is on of the risk with priapism (erection lasting longer than 4 hrs)
Blood may coagulate in the swelling organs causing permanent erectile dysfunction
Name 4 common STD’s
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- HIV
Signs, symptoms and treatment for chlamydia?
Signs/symptoms: Infection of with pain or possible “silent infection”
Treatment: Abx (Ceftriaxon)
Signs, symptoms and treatment of gonorrhoea?
Signs/symptoms: Infection + itching
Treatment: Abx (Ceftriaxon)
Signs, symptoms and treatment of syphilis
Signs/symptoms: Sore spot (shancre), lymph node swelling, rash, fever multiorgan infection (end stage)
Treatment: Abx (penicillin, ceftriaxon)
Signs, symptoms and treatment of torsio testis
Signs/symptoms: Sudden onset severe one-sided testicle pain + swelling.
Treatment: Rotate back and/or surgery
Function of the ovaries
- Produces female sex hormone (oestrogen, progesterone)
- Stores and matures oocytes
Function of the uterine tubes
- Connection of the abdominal cavity to the outside
- Catches the matured oocyte and transports it to the uterus
Function and characteristics of the uterus
- Provides mechanical protection, nutrition, and waste removal for the fetus.
- Contract its muscle during delivery
- Can expand widely during pregnancy and contract again
Characteristics and functions of the vagina
- Elastic muscular tube that lies between the bladder and the rectum
- A passageway for menstrual fluids
- Holds semen before passage to the uterus
Components of the vulva
- Large labia
- Small labia
- Vestibular glands (moistens vagina)
- Urethral opening (between clitoris and vagina
- Clitoris
How long is a normal menstruation cycle?
Around 28 days