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1
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what are the functions of the reproductive system

A

production of gametes
fertilization
development and nourishment of offspring
production of reproductive hormones

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2
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these are diploid cells

A

somatic

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3
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these are haploid cells

A

gametes

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4
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diamond shape area between the thighs

A

perineum

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5
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this wrinkles skin of scrotum to reduce heat loss

A

dartos muscle

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6
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this contracts to pull testes closer to the body

A

cremaster

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7
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exocrine function of testes

A

production of sperm cells

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8
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endocrine function of testes

A

testosterone

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9
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within the tunica albuginea lobules, this kind of tubules produce sperm

A

seminiferous

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10
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pathway of sperm (list)

A

seminiferous tubules
tubuli recti
rete testis
efferent ductules
epididymis

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11
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failure of one or both of testes to descend into scrotum

A

cryptorchidism

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12
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these cells produce testosterone

A

interstitial cells

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13
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sperm cell development is called what

A

spermatogenesis

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14
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step 1 of spermatogenesis

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spermatogonia divide by mitosis

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15
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step 2 of spermatogenesis

A

primary spermatocytes divide by meiosis I

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16
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step 3 of spermatogenesis

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secondary spermatocytes divide by meiosis II

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17
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site of sperm cell maturation

A

epididymis

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18
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three parts of the male urethra

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prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
spongy or penile urethra

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19
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three columns of erectile tissue in penis

A

corpora cavernosa
corpus spongiosum
crurua and bulb

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20
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this produces about 60% of semen

A

seminal vesicles

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21
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this produces about 30% of semen

A

prostate gland

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22
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this produces about 5% of semen

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bulbourethral glands

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23
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secretions of all three accessory glands plus sperm makes up

24
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discharge of semen into prostatic urethra

25
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stimulate uterine contraction

A

prostaglandins

26
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the age when an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction

27
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pituitary becomes less sensitive to testosterone inhibition during when

28
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elevated FSH during puberty causes what

A

sperm cell formation

29
Q

effects of testosterone

A

enlargement of genitals, hair growth, increased metabolic rate, rapid bone growth

30
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site of fertilization

A

uterine tube

31
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the production of eggs is called

32
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primary oocytes begin first meiotic division when

33
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where is the first arrest of primary oocytes

A

prophase I

34
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a primordial follicle is made and all remain at this state until

35
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a mature follicle is called

A

graafian follicle

36
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secondary oocyte is released from the ovary

37
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the second arrest happens when

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metaphase II

38
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the Graafian follicle ruptures to release the oocyte and becomes

A

corpus luteum

39
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after fertilization, the secondary oocyte becomes a

40
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the section of the filloppian tubes where fertilization occurs

41
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what are the three layers of the uterine tubes

A

serosa, muscular, mucosa

42
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3 layers of the uterus body

A

perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium

43
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which layer of the endometrium is shed

A

functional layer

44
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how long is the menstrual cycle

45
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when is ovulation during the cycle

46
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this is the shedding of the functional layer of the endometrium

47
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estrogen makes uterine tissue more or less sensitive

48
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progesterone helps

A

thicken endometrium

49
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in the presence of progesterone, spiral arteries remain ______

50
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this stimulates the development of fillicles

51
Q

this benchmark in hormone stimulates ovulation

52
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this secretes progesterone for the 12 days after ovulation

A

corpus luteum

53
Q

up to how many hours after ovulation can an oocyte be fertilized

54
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sperm cells can be viable for up to how many days in the female tract

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