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reproductive sys lab Flashcards

1
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males manufacture __ and deliver them to the female reproductive tract, and females produce __ to develop fetus

A

sperm/eggs

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2
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primary male reproductive organs are __ (male gonads)

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testes

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3
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exocrine function for males testes is to

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produce sperm

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4
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testes endocrine function is to

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produce testosterone

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____ forms1st portion of the duct system. this is where sperm mature

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epididymis

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6
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sperm duct is referred to as the ___ __

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ductus (vas) deferens

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7
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ductus deferens is enclosed along with blood vessels and nerves in a connective sheath called the

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spermatic cord

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8
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the end of the ductus deferens forms the ____ which empties into the ejaculatory duct

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ampulla

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9
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contractions of the ejaculatory duct propel sperm thru the prostate to the ___ ____

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prostatic urethra

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10
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from prostatic urethra, sperm travels to the ____ urethra, and finally to the __ urethra

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membranous, spongy

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11
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prostate, paired seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands are all ___ __

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accessory glands

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12
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encircles the urethra and secretes a milky fluid into the urethra, activating the sperm

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prostate

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13
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produce 60% of the seminal fluid, which nourish the sperm or promote fertilizing capability each vesicle merges with the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory duct

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paired seminal vesicles

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14
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tiny pea shaped glands inferior to the prostate. produce thick, clear, alkaline mucus that drains into the membranous urethra to wash residual urine to protect sperm

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bulbourethral glands

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15
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penis is the copulatory organ of male. consisting of shaft and 3 elongated cylinders of erectile tissue which terminates with the ___ ___

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glans penis

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16
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penis is covered by the

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prepuce (foreskin)

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17
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___ ___ and the paired __ __ make up the cylinders of the penis

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corpus spongiosum (ventral)and corpora cavernosa (dorsal)

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18
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each testis is covered by a capsule of dense connective tissue called

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tunica albuginea

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19
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extensions of tunica albuginea enter the testis, dividing it into multiple lopes each containing highlu coiled __ ___, which is responsible for the production of immature sperm

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seminiferous tubules

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20
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seminiferous tubules converge and empty into the __ ___ , which then enter the epididymus

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rete testis

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21
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between the seminiferous tubules are __ cells , which produce testosterone

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interstitial

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22
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primary reproductive organs for females

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ovaries (female gonads)

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23
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exocrine function of ovaries are

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to produce ova (eggs)

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24
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endocrine function of ovaries

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produce estrogen and progesterone

25
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rounded mound of adipose tissue that becomes covered with pubic hair at puberty

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mons pubis

26
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inferior and posterior of the mons pubis are 2 elongated , hair covered skin folds , the __ __ [homologous to scrotum]

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labia major

27
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smaller and hair free labia minor are enclosed by the labia major, which in turn enclose the____

A

vestibule

28
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small protruding structure homologous to the penis. composed of highly sensitive erectile tissue

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clitoris

29
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outlet for urinary system

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urethral orifice

30
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vaginal orifice is flanked by the ___ ___ ___ (pea sized glands that secrete mucus for lubrication)

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greater vestibular glands

31
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approx. 10 cm long and serves as the copulatory organ and birth canal

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vagina

32
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pear shaped ___ lies btwn bladder and rectum. its narrow end is called the ___

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uterus/ cervix

33
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thick mucosal lining of the uterus that has a superficial fucntional layer that sloughs off during menstruation

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endometrium

34
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during menstruation, the ___ ___ becomes a new functional layer

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basal layer (stratum basalis)

35
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extend laterally approx 10 cm

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uterine (fallopian) tubes

36
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finger like projections at the distal ends of the fallopian tubes

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fimbrae

37
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ovaries are the only internal female organ s that are not ____

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retroperitoneal

38
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the fold that encloses the uterine tubes and uterus and secures them to the lateral body walls is the ___ ___

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broad ligament

39
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___ anchors the uterus

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mesometrium

40
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___ anchors the uterine tubes

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mesoalpinx

41
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fibrous cords that run from the uterus to the labia majora

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round ligaments

42
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__ ligaments also help attach the uterus to the body

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uterosacral

43
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ovaries are supported medially by the ___ ligament

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ovarian

44
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ovaries supported laterally by the ___ ligaments and posteriorly by a fold of the broad ligament, the mesovarium

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suspensory

45
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glands found within breasts, in both sexes, but have reproductive related function in F

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mammary

46
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internally each mammary gland consists of 15-25 __ which radiate around the nipple and are separated by adipose tissue

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lobes

47
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within each lobe are even smaller chambers called ___, containing the glandular alveoli that produce milk lactation

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lobules

48
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alveoli of each lobule pass the milk into numerous ___ ducts

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lactiferous ducts

49
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lactiferous ducts join to form an expanded storage chamber known as ___ ___ as they approach the nipple; these open to the outside at the nipple

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lactiferous sinuses

50
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contains oil glands

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labia minora

51
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contains adipose tissue, oil glands, and pubic hair

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labia majora

52
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funnel shaped end of uterine tube that lies near the ovary but is open to the pelvic cavity

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infundibulum

53
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recieves and implants the fertilized egg and hosues the developing fetus during pregnancy and labor

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uterus

54
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carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. fertilization occurs here

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uterine (fallopian) tubes

55
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clitoris is homologous to male glans penis while labia major is to __

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male scrotum

56
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mammary gland structure that contains the alveoli that produce milk lactation

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lobules

57
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immature sperm cells are produced in ___ __ ; and mature in epididymis

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seminiferous tubules;

58
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pathway that sperm travels to leave reproductive tract

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epididymis
ductus deferens
ampulla
ejaculatory duct
prostatic urethra
membranous 
spongy

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