Reproductive system Flashcards
origin of testes
Wolffian duct
are lined with columnar epithelium
site of spermatogenesis (64 days)
Seminiferous tubules
lined w/ pseudostatufied columnar
site of maturation & storage of sperm cell
epididymis
lined with pseudostatified columnar
transport sperm cell to ejaculatory duct
Vas deferens/muscular tube/ ductus deferens
(3) Accessory gland found in urinary bladder
- Seminal vesicle
- Prostate gland
- Cowpers gland
developed from vas deferens
lie behind the urinary bladder
produces semen & fructose
Seminal Vesicles
neck of urinary bladder
produces alkaline mucus
Prostate Gland
below the urinary bladder
to stimulate ejaculation
cowper’s / bulbourethral gland
induced by FSH
secretes inhibin & androgen binding protein
Sertoli (Sustentacular) cell
induced luteinizing hormone
secretes testosterone mainly for sperm cell production
Leydig (interstitial) cell
what maintains blood testes barrier
Sertoli
what is the cell responsible for sperm cell production
leydig cell
complete removal of vas deferens
Vasectomy
mechanism of action of Viagra (blue pill)
Erectal dysfunction
inc. nitric oxide
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active component of viagra is
Sildenafil citrate
with age 45 the prostate becomes enlarged due to
Benign nodular hyperplasia
2nd most cancer in male
Prostate cancer
Lung cancer- 1st common
contain mammary gland with 15-25 lobes of alveoli
It lies on the pectoralis major muscle
Breasts
(4) parts of Female Breast
- Cooper’s ligament
- Myoepithelial cells
- Areola
- Alveoli
main suspensory ligament of the breasts
Cooper’s ligament
star shaped specialized contractile cell for secretion of milk
Myoepithelial cells
pink brown pigmented region surrounding thr nipple area
Areola
produce milk
Alveoli
responsibel for pain on the nipple area
T4 dermatome
Herpes Zoster
Lactation begins
2nd trimester of preganncy
major hormone stimulationg the production of milk
Prolactin
secretes milk
Oxytocin
stimulates surge of prolaction profductipn
Suckling reflex