Reproductive System Flashcards
What are the two main hormones in the female reproductive system?
estrogen and progesterone
How many lobes are on each mammary glands?
15-20
What is the name for the production of eggs?
Oogensis
What is the main difference between male and female reproduction?
Female fertility declines with age (less eggs), male fertility continues until death
Where does the production of sperm occur?
Seminiferous tubule in testes
Where does the final maturation of sperm occur?
Epididymis
What is the role of ductus deferens?
Helps to propel sperm out of the penis (vasectomy)
What are the 3 glands involved in the production of semen?
Seminal vesicles – secretes substances that help with sperm motility, contain smooth muscle, 60% of semen
Prostate gland – surrounds urethra, smooth muscle cells to aid ejaculation, 25% of semen
Bulbourethral glands – contributes to small parts of semen
Is semen alkaline or acidic?
Alkaline (to neutralise vagina)
Is erection or ejaculation controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system?
Erection
What are the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle?
Menstrual, preovulatory, ovulation, postovulatory phase
What is ovulation triggered by?
A peak in LH
What phase can also be called the luteal phase?
post-ovulatory phase (day 15-28)
What phase contains proliferation?
Pre-ovulatory phase (day 6-13, uterine)
What hormone does the hypothalamus secrete? to where?
GNRH, to anterior pituitary gland
