Reproductive System

Question 1

describe the purpose of the reproductive system

Answer 1

produce offspring

Question 2

Describe the female functions of the female anatomy

Answer 2

Produce estrogen
-responsible for accessary organs
Produce progesterone
-development of the mammary glands

Question 3

Explain oogenesis

Answer 3

“the beginning of the egg”
production is not continuous
all eggs formed by 7th fetal month

Question 4

what is the first stage of the menstrual cycle

Answer 4

Days 1-5
Menstrual phase

Question 5

what is the second stage of the menstrual cycle

Answer 5

Days 6-14
Proliferative (preovulatory) phase

Question 6

what is the third stage of the menstrual cycle

Answer 6

Days 15-28
Secretory (postovulatory) phase

Question 7

describe the role of the ovaries

Answer 7

primary reproduction organ
produce/contain the ova and female sex hormones

Question 8

describe the role of the fallopian tubes

Answer 8

provide the site where fertilization occurs
carries egg to the uterus

Question 9

describe the role of the uterus

Answer 9

receives, retains, nourishes a fertilized egg

Question 10

describe the role of the vagina

Answer 10

“birth canal”

Question 11

describe the role of the mammary glands

Answer 11

accessory organ
produces milk

Question 12

what are the male functions within male anatomy ?

Answer 12

produce sperm and testosterone

Question 13

define spermatogenesis

Answer 13

sperm production
begins @ puberty and continues throughout life
when 1st released - non-motile, incapable of fertilization

Question 14

describe the role of the testis

Answer 14

where sperm is formed
primary reproductive organ
secrete testosterone

Question 15

describe the role of the epididymis

Answer 15

temporary storage site for the immature sperm

Question 16

describe the role of the vas deferens

Answer 16

connects the epididymis/ejaculatory duct
propels sperm through the urethra

Question 17

describe the role of the urethra

Answer 17

runs from base of the bladder to tip of penis
works for both reproductive/urinary systems

Question 18

describe the role of the seminal vesicle

Answer 18

secrete 60% of the fluid volume of ejaculation
provides nourishment for mature sperm
mixes with sperm during ejaculation

Question 19

describe the role of the prostate gland

Answer 19

secretes fluid into the semen which neutralizes the seminal fluid

Question 20

describe the role of the Cowper’s gland

Answer 20

discharge a mucous fluid which secreted during sexual excitement and provides a lubricant (pre-cum)

Question 21

describe the role of semen

Answer 21

secretions from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, Cowper’s gland

Question 22

describe the role of the penis

Answer 22

deliver sperm into the female reproductive tract

Question 23

describe the role of the scrotum

Answer 23

keeps the testes to a certain temperature (5.4 degrees lower than the regular body temp)