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reproductive Flashcards

1
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internal male reproductive anatomy

A

epididymis, vas deferens, urethra
accessory: prostate, seminal glands

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2
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external male reproductive anatomy

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scrotum, testes and penis

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3
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what are the two layers or erectile tissue in the penis

A

corpus spongiosum
corpora cavernosa

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4
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prostate gland

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surrounds urethra

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5
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vas deferens

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transports sperm from testes to urethra

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6
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when does erection occur

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when spaces in erectile tissue fill with blood

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7
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where is sperm produced

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seminiferous tubules

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8
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when is spermatogenesis efficient

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at 2 degress celcius below body temperature

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9
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spermatagonia

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developing sperm cells

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10
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sertoli cells

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form blood-testes barrier along with tight junctions; regulate sperm development, provide nourishment

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11
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leydig cells

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produce and secrete testosterone

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12
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germ cells

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undifferentiated

do not develop into sperm cells until puberty

gives rise to 4 sperm cells

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13
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andropause

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testicular mass decreases, erectile disfunction, reduced sperm count (even though sperm production continues)

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14
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internal female reproductive anatomy

A

ovaries, ovarian (fallopian tubes), uterus
cervix, vagina

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15
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external female reproductive anatomy

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vulva
mons pubis, clitoris, labia, urethral and vaginal orifice

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16
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mons pubis

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pubic region covered by hair

17
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labia (minor/major)

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inner and outer folds of skin that cover the vaginal opening

18
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clitoris

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pleasure center

19
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primary oocytes give rise to

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one ovum

20
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what is produced during monthly cycles

A

oocytes

21
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ovarium vycle

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maturation and release of ovum

22
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uterine cycles

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building up and shedding of uterine lining

23
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endometrium

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glandular epithelium whose structure varies with phases of the menstrual cycle
builds and sheds

24
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GnRH

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controls release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)

25
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Where do FSH and LH act

A

gonads

26
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LH

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promotes release of sex hormones

27
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FSH

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promotes gamete production (or maturation)

28
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when does LH spike

A

during ovulation

29
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fertilization

A

fusion of sperm and ovum leads to formation of zygote

occurs in uterine tube

dividing blastocyst implants in uterine lining

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