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Reproductive Flashcards

1
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process that allows for the exchange of genetic information at the onset of meiosis?

A

crossing over

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2
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If mitosis is for somatic cells, ___ is for gametes

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meiosis

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3
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products after second meiosis

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4 daughter cells containing 23 chromosomes

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4
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produces about 60% of the semen

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seminal vesicle

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5
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site of final maturation of sperm

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epididymis

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6
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saclike structure that contains the testes

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scrotum

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7
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what muscle contracts when cold and contraction results in the scrotum being firm and wrinkled, reducing the overall size of the scrotum?

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dartos muscle

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8
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What is the layer of smooth muscle under the superficial fascia of the scrotum called?

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dartos muscle

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9
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effect of the contraction of dartos & cremaster muscles?

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testes closer to the body = warmer & firm, wrinkled scrotum = smaller in size

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10
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site of sperm production in the testes

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seminiferous tubules

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11
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why is it important that the testes are located outside the body cavity?

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sperm must develop at temperatures less than normal body temp

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12
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where do human gonads initially develop?

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in the abdominopelvic cavity (near the kidneys)

they move from that cavity through the inguinal canal

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13
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____ is the process of sperm production

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spermatogenesis

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14
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what do interstitial cells produce

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testosterone

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15
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precursor cells of sperm cells are called

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spermatogonia or germ cell (spermatogonium for singular)

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16
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a mature sperm cell is also known as?

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spermatozoon

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17
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part of the sperm that contains enzymes needed to penetrate the egg is called

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acromosome

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18
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The ductules that carry sperm from the testis and empty into the epididymis are the?

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efferent ductules

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19
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the final changes that occur in sperm after ejaculation is termed as?

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capacitation

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20
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after sperm production in the testes, where does sperm travel to reach the epididymis?

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rete testis first then efferent ductules

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21
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the duct that carries sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct is called?

A

vas/ductus deferens

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22
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arrange the structures in order

sperm travel
- seminiferous tubules
- epididymis
- vas deferens
- urethra
- ejaculatory duct
- rete testis
- efferent ductules

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  1. seminiferous tubules
  2. rete testis
  3. efferent ductules
  4. epididymis
  5. vas deferens
  6. ejaculatory duct
  7. urethra
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23
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a wider area of the vas deferens close to the prostate

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ampulla

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24
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tube that transports sperm from the ductus deferens through the prostate gland and into the urethra is the?

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ejaculatory duct

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25
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arrange

sperm travel structures
- ampulla
- vas deferens
- ejaculatory duct
- membranous urethra
- spongy urethra
- prostatic urethra

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  1. vas deferens
  2. ampulla
  3. ejaculatory duct
  4. prostatic urethra
  5. membranous urethra
  6. spongy urethra
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26
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are seminal vesicles located anterior or posterior to the urinary bladder?

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posterior to the urinary bladder

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27
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what forms when the seminal vesicles and the vas deferens converge?

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ejaculatory duct

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28
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What is the erectile column of the penis that passes along the ventral side and encloses the penile urethra?

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corpus spongiosum

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29
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what are the 3 columns of erectile tissue in the penis?

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2 corpora cavernosa - dorsal side
1 corpus spongiosum - ventral side

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30
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loose fold of skin that covers the glans penis

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prepuce

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31
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opening of the penis

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external urethral orifice

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32
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bulbourethral secretion

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mucous for:
- urethra & intercourse lubricant
- neut of vagina & urethra (sperm mvmnt)

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33
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Seminal Vesicle secretion

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4F (Fluid, Fructose, Fibrinogen, Flavin, Prostaglandin)

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34
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Prostate gland secretion

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alkaline solution, proteolytic enzymes

thin, milky

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35
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A component of the semen that is a thick, nourishing fluid and stimulates smooth muscle contractions is produced by the

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seminal vesicles

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36
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The gonadotropin that stimulates spermatogenesis is

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FSH

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37
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In males, FSH targets the ___ and LH targets the ____ of the testes.

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sustentacular cells (sertoli cells); interstitial cell

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38
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movement of sperm and fluids through the male repro system to the urethra is termed as

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emission

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39
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forceful expulsion of semen from the urethra is called?

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ejaculation

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40
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Pleasurable sensations that occur during the sex act culminate in an intense sensation called ____

A

orgasm

intense sensation after a compilation of pleasureable ones

41
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Pleasurable sensations that occur during the sex act culminate in an intense sensation called ____

A

orgasm

intense sensation after a compilation of pleasureable ones

42
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phase wherein penis is flaccid and unable to achieve erection

A

resolution

43
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4 phases of male sexual act

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  1. erection
  2. emission
  3. ejaculation
  4. resolution
44
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is erection sympath.. or parasympa…

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parasympathetic

only erection is para; the rest are sympathetic

45
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3 ligaments that secure the ovaries into position

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  1. broad
  2. suspensory
  3. ovarian
46
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ligament that connects the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus is the?

A

ovarian ligament

47
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ligament that attaches the ovary to the lateral body wall

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suspensory ligament

48
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ligament that spreads out on both sides of the uterus and attaches to the ovaries and uterine tubes

A

broad ligament

49
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femal reproductive cells found within the ovarian follicles

A

oocytes

50
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in what phase does meiosis stop for oogonia? and what is the cell at this stage called?

A

meiosis during prophase I, leaving primary oocytes as is until puberty

51
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The cells of the innermost layer that surrounds the oocyte in a secondary follicle are called

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granulosa cells

52
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meiosis stops at prophase I in the first meiotic division with the formation of?

A

primary oocyte

53
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the follicles that become primary follicles are called?

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primordial follicles

primordial has a single layer of granulosa

54
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layer of clear material that is deposited around the primary oocyte

A

zona pellucida

55
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developing female gametes as they progress through meiosis I

A

primary oocytes

56
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capsule surrounding a secondary follicle

A

theca

57
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fluid-filled cavity in a mature follicle

A

antrum

58
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A follicle that consists of a single layer of cuboidal cells surrounding a large primary oocyte

A

primary follicle

59
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the release of what from an ovary is called ovulation

A

secondary oocyte

60
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fluid-filled cavity in a mature follicle is called

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antrum

61
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The mass of granulosa (epithelial) cells surrounding the oocyte in the mature follicle are the?

A

cumulus cells

62
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What will be formed only if the secondary oocyte is fertilized?

A

second polar body

63
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penetration of a secondary oocyte by a sperm cell is known as

A

fertilization

64
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remnants of the follicle formed after an egg has been ovulated?

A

corpus luteum

65
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If meiosis II of oogenesis completes, the small, nonviable daughter cell that is formed is the

A

second polar body

66
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duct that extends from the ovary to the uterus and conveys an egg to the uterus

A

fallopian tube/uterine tube

67
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Fringelike projections extending from the opening of the uterine tube are called

A

fimbriae

also the long, thin projections from fallop tube that surround the ovary

68
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widest and longest portion of the uterine tube where fertilization usually occurs is called the

A

ampulla

69
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superior broad part of the uterus is called the

A

fundus

70
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layers of the uterine wall

A

perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

71
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process wherein fertilized oocyte travels to the uterus and embeds in the uterine wall.

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implantation

72
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3 major parts of the uterus

A

Fundus = superior
Body = main part
Cervical canal = inferior

73
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The passage through the cervix that connects the uterus and the vagina is the

A

cervical canal

74
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It is the site of implantation and the source of menstrual discharge.

what muscle layer

A

endometrium

75
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what ligaments supports the uterus

A

broad ligament and round ligament

76
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condition wherein the pelvic floor in a woman weakens and the uterus extends inferiorly into the vagina

A

prolapsed uterus

77
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membrane that stretches across the vaginal orifice

A

hymen

78
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the female external genitalia are collectively known as?

A

vulva

79
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thin, hairless folds of skin lateral to the vaginal and urethral openings are called the

A

labia minora

80
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tube that allows discharge of menstrual fluid, receipt of the penis and semen, and birth of a baby

A

vagina

81
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erectile organ of the female genitalia

A

clitoris

82
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external fold of the labia minora that covers the clitoris

A

prepuce

83
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vagina and urethra open into a space called?

A

vestibule

84
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hair-covered anterior surface over the pubic symphysis

A

mons pubis

85
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two large skin folds that usually come together to conceal the structures of the vestibule

A

labia majora

86
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colored circular zone surrounding the nipple of the breast

A

areola

87
Q

what do you call the region between the anus and the vagina?

A

clinical perineum

88
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abnormal enlargement of male breasts

A

gynecomastia

89
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ligaments that attach the breast to the dermis of the overlaying skin and the fascia of the pectoralis major

A

suspensory ligaments

90
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first sloughing of the uterine lining is called

first mentstrual bleeding

A

menarche

91
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during what phase does the part of the endometrium sloughs off?

A

menses

92
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3 phases of the menstrual cycle

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menses, secretory phase, proliferative

93
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secretory and proliferative phases are associated with which structure?

A

uterus

94
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involves the rupture of the mature follicle and the release of its egg and surrounding cells at about day 14 of the ovarian cycle

A

ovulation

95
Q

What hormone is at its highest levels AFTER ovulation occurs?

A

Progesterone

96
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What hormone is at its highest levels AFTER ovulation occurs?

A

Progesterone

highest also during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle

97
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Ovulation is due to a spike in the levels of what hormone?

A

Luteinizing hormone

98
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What structure implants in the endometrium of the uterus?

A

blastocyst

if blastocyst implants outside the uterus, ectopic pregnancy

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