Reproductive system Flashcards

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What are the functions of the testes

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  • secrete male sex hormones
  • spermatogensis (sperm formation)
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What is the function of the male reproductive tract

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storage and transport of sperm

passageway for semen

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3
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What are the three accessory glands in the male reproductive system

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Seminal, prostate and bulbo-urethral gland

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4
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What are the ducts in the male reproductive system

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epididymis

ductus deferens

ejaculatory duct

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5
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What are the functions of the accessory glands

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  • activate and provide nutrient to sperm
  • propel sperm and fluids along reproductive tract
  • produce buffers to counteract aciditiy of urethral and vaginal environment
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6
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What is semen n what does it consit

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Mixture of secretions and sperm

Consits of spermatozoa, seminal fluid and enzymes

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7
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What is the function of the scrotum

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encloses testes

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8
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What is the function of the penis

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introduces semen into female vagina

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9
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What are the functions of the female reproductive system

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Produces sex hormones and functional gametes

Protexts and support developing embryo

Noursihes newborn infant

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10
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What are the function of the ovaries

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Secretes female sex hormones and carries out oogensis

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What is the function of the Fallopian tubes / uterine tube / oviducts

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Transport oocyte from ovary to uterus for ferilization to form ovum

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12
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What is the function of the uterus

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Provides protection, nutrition and waste removal for developing embryo and foetus

is the internal orfice of uterus

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13
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What is the function of the cervix

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external orifice of uterus

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14
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What is the function of the vagina

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Passageway for menstrual fluids elimination

Receives sperm during intercourse

Forms inferior portion of birth canal

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15
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What are the phases of the uterine cycle

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menses (day 1 to 7)
- degenerating tissue break away, enter uterine cavity and lost through vagina

Proliferative phase
- restore intergrity of uterine epithelium with highly vascularized zone

Secretory phase
- begins after ovulation (day 14) , after which glandular activity declines and uterine cycle ends

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16
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What are the effects of ageing on the demale reproductive system

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Menarche
- first uterine cycle (11 to 12 y/o)

Perimenopause
- preceding menopause where uterine cycles becomes irregular and no ovulation triggered

Menopause
- Termination of uterine cycle (45 to 55 y/o)

Amenorrhea
- Primary amenorrhea: failure to intiate menses
- Transient secondary amenorrhea: interruption of ≤ 6 months (due to physical or emotional stresses)

17
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Name STDs

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
AIDS
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Herpes
Genital warts
Chancroid