Reproductive System

Question 1

Define metaphase

Answer 1

Chromys line up alone equator of the cell

Question 2

Define pro phase

Answer 2

Chromys become visible, nuclear membrane disappears

Question 3

Define anaphase

Answer 3

Chromys split at the centromere and pull to opposite ends of the cell to create a spindle finer

Question 4

Define telophase

Answer 4

Chromys reform chromatin and nuclear membrane recreates

Question 5

What are the steps of meiosis

Answer 5

Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telaphase

Question 6

Define spermatogonia

Answer 6

Present at birth and undergo meiosis throughout life

Question 7

Define oogonia

Answer 7

These are no longer present at birth for women

Question 8

What 2 cells go under meiosis 1 in male/female

Answer 8

Primary spermatocyte/oocyte
Both are diploid

Question 9

What’s spermiogenesis

Answer 9

Spermatids undergo changes after several weeks after meiosis

Question 10

What is spermatogenesis

Answer 10

Meiosis + spermiogenesis

Question 11

What is oogenesis

Answer 11

Meiosis(only competes if egg is fertilized)

Question 12

Define broad ligament

Answer 12

Connects fallopian tubes, uterus and ovaries

Question 13

Define ovarian ligaments

Answer 13

Connects the ovary to the uterus

Question 14

What epithelium is in primordial follicles

Answer 14

Simple squamous

Question 15

What cells are included in primary follicles? What epithelium is here?

Answer 15

Granulosa cells
Cuboidal epithelium

Question 16

Whats the space that is now included in a secondary follicle

Answer 16

The antrum

Question 17

What is the largest follicle called?

Answer 17

Graafian follicle or tertiary

Question 18

What is the corona radiata

Answer 18

Where secondary oocyte and geanulosa cells fuse together

Question 19

Primordial follicles stimulate after puberty due to what hormones

Answer 19

Estrogen and progesterone

Question 20

Major hormone made by all follicles but the primordial?

Answer 20

FSH

Question 21

3 phases in the ovarian cycle

Answer 21

Follicular
Ovulation
Luteal phas

Question 22

What days are the follicular phase?
What hormone is responsible?

Answer 22

Day 1-13
FSH

Question 23

Ovulation occurs on what day?
Bc what hormone?

Answer 23

Day 14
Increased LH

Question 24

What hormone causes LH increased

Answer 24

Estrogen

Question 25

What days are the luteal phase?

Answer 25

Day 15-28

Question 26

What hormone does the corpus luteum make

Answer 26

Estrogen/progesterone

Question 27

How long is the corpus luteum active?

Answer 27

No implantation, 10-14 days

Question 28

Where does fertilization occur in the fallopian tube

Answer 28

Ampulla

Question 29

4 parts of the fallopian tube

Answer 29

Fimbriae Infundibulum Ampulla Isthmus

Question 30

What is the histology of the fallopian tube

Answer 30

Ciliated columnar

Question 31

Define anti flexed

Answer 31

Tilted anteriorly

Question 32

3 layers of the uterus

Answer 32

Perimetrium Myometrium Endometrium

Question 33

2 layers of the endometrium

Answer 33

Stratum functionalis/ basalis

Question 34

Phases of the menstrual cycle

Answer 34

Menstruation Proliferation Secretory

Question 35

Define menstruation phase

Answer 35

Days 1-5 Dec in estrogen and progesterone Functionalis sloughed off

Question 36

Define proliferation phase

Answer 36

Days 6-14 Inc estrogen Functionalis starts to grow

Question 37

Define secretory phase

Answer 37

Days 15-28 Inc estrogen/ progesterone Increase functionalis

Question 38

Explain the role of estrogen in ovulation

Answer 38

Inc estrogen, causes LH surge

Question 39

What hormone keeps the corpus luteum active during pregnancy

Answer 39

Beta hCG

Question 40

Define fornix

Answer 40

Area around cervix

Question 41

What epithelium is in the vagina

Answer 41

Simple squamous with rugae for surface area

Question 42

Define prolactin

Answer 42

Maintains milk secretion

Question 43

Define Oxytocin

Answer 43

Helps with the flow of milk

Question 44

What are the layers surrounding the testes

Answer 44

Tunica vaginalis Cremaster muscle

Question 45

What does the Dartos muscle do

Answer 45

Regulates temperature, makes them appear wrinkled

Question 46

What does the cremaster muscle do

Answer 46

Elevate or descend testes bc the temperature

Question 47

What’s the role of Sertoli cells

Answer 47

Provides nourishment for sperm

Question 48

Path of sperm

Answer 48

Seminiferous tubule Rete testis Epididymis Vas deferens Ejaculatory duct Urethra

Question 49

Normal sperm made per day

Answer 49

500 mil

Question 50

What does LH do in males

Answer 50

Causes leydig cells to make testosterone

Question 51

How long is sperm in the epididymis

Answer 51

Can be there for months

Question 52

How long is the epididymis

Answer 52

6m long

Question 53

How long is the ductus deferens

Answer 53

18 inches

Question 54

The 2 ejaculatory ducts in the prostate are made by the merging of what 2 structures

Answer 54

vas deferens Seminal vesicles

Question 55

Name the 3 urethras in a male

Answer 55

Prostatic Membranous Penile

Question 56

Where is the urethra found in the male

Answer 56

Corpus spongiosum

Question 57

How much of the sperm is seminal fluid

Answer 57

60%

Question 58

How much of the sperm is prostatic fluid

Answer 58

30%

Question 59

Define cowpers gland

Answer 59

Secretes fluid into urethra to neutralize urine

Question 60

Normal semen pH

Answer 60

7.2-8.0

Question 61

What NS controls erection

Answer 61

Parasympathetic

Question 62

In male/female what 2 glands help with lube

Answer 62

Cowpers-male Bartholin-female

Question 63

What NS controls ejaculation

Answer 63

Sympathetic

Question 64

How do birth control pills work

Answer 64

They block the anterior pituitary so they don’t make LH & FSH