Reproductive System Flashcards

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They produce, maintain, and transport sperm and semen

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Male reproductive system

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The male reproductive cells

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Sperm

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The protective fluid around sperm

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Semen

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Primary hormones of male reproductive system

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone

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5
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Where does FSH and LH are produced?

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Pituitary gland

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6
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This hormone is necessary for sperm production

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FSH or follicle-stimulating hormone

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7
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What hormone stimulates the production of testosterone

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Luteinizing hormone

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This is important in the development of male characteristics, including muscle mass and strength,fat distribution, bone mass and sex drive

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Testosterone

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9
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3 parts of a penis

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The root, shaft, and glans

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10
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Part of the penis that attaches to the wall of your abdomen

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Root

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Sponge-like erectile tissue that contains thousands of large spaces that fill with blood when you’re sexually aroused

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Shaft

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12
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Cone-shaped end of the penis

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Glans

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The tube that transports semen and urine out of the body

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Urethra

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14
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Holds and protects the testes and provides a sort of climate control system

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Scrotum

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15
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They are responsible for making testosterone for producing sperm

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Testes

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16
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Within the testes, what are coiled masses of tubes that are responsible for producing the sperm cells?

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Seminiferous tubules

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17
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Carries and stores sperm cells that are created in the testes. It’s job is also to bring sperm in to maturity

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Epididymis

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18
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Internal glands are also known as

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Accessory organs

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19
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Transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation

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Vas deferens

20
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Ducts are formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles.

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Ejaculatory duct

21
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Carries urine and sperm to outside of your body

22
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It makes a suagr-rich fluid (fructose) that provides sperm with a source of energy and helps with sperm’s motility

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Seminal vesicles

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It contributes additional fluid to the ejaculate. Its fluid also helps nourish he sperm

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Prostate gland

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These glands produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties directly into the urethra. This fluid seres to lubricate the urethra and to neutralize any acidity hat may be present

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Bulbourethral glands or cowper’s glands

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Term for the end of a woman’s normal menstrual function
Menopause
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Do men lose their ability to make hormones?
No if they are healthy.
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Pe
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People born without some parts or with a mixture of female and male characteristics
Intersex
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This organ’s key function is producing hormones and releasing eggs
Ovaries
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When a person reaches puberty, eggs begin to develop and mature inside the ovary follicles. Around each month, the ovaries release a mature egg. What is this called
Ovulation
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Passageway that carry eggs toward the uterus
Fallopian tubes
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How many days does it take to move the egg towards the uterus
7 days
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Known as the womb. Consists of muscular walls and a lining that grows and diminishes with each menstrual cycle
Uterus
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After ovulation, the endometrium gets thicker in preparation for a fertilized egg. If not fertilized, the egg dies, and the lining of the womb sheds after around 2 weeks. The lining breaks down into blood, which then leaves the body through the vagina. What is this called?
Mestruation
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If an egg does become fertilized by sperm, it will implant into the lining of the uterus and begin to develop. The cells divide and grow, becoming an embryo. Over time, it grows into a fetus, which receives oxygen and nutrients from the placenta via what?
Umbilical cord
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Narrow structure at the bottom of the uterus
Cervix
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It produces mucus which stops sperm from entering the uterus when a person is not-fertile or when they are pregnant. It also stops the bacteria from entering the uterus.
Cervix
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Flexible, tubular structure that connects the internal and external reproductive organs
Vagina
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Small but highly sensitive tissue that sits above the vaginal opening. It responds to sexual stimulation.
Clitoris
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Entrance of the vagina. During sexual arousal, these glands produce more fluid to help with lubrication.
Vestibule
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A thin, delicate tissue that partially covers the entrance to the vagina
Hymen
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Smaller lips that surround the entrance to the vagina
Labia minora
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A small piece of tissue that protects the external part of the clitoris
Clitoral hood
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Larger lips that surround the vulva. After puberty, they typically have pubic hair
Labia majora
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A very popular physical activity is a method of movement in the water
Swimming