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Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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describe the purpose of the reproductive system

A

produce offspring

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2
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Describe the female functions of the female anatomy

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

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3
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Explain oogenesis

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

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4
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what is the first stage of the menstrual cycle

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Days 1-5
Menstrual phase

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5
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what is the second stage of the menstrual cycle

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Days 6-14
Proliferative (preovulatory) phase

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6
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what is the third stage of the menstrual cycle

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Days 15-28
Secretory (postovulatory) phase

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7
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describe the role of the ovaries

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

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8
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describe the role of the fallopian tubes

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provide the site where fertilization occurs
carries egg to the uterus

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9
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describe the role of the uterus

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receives, retains, nourishes a fertilized egg

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10
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describe the role of the vagina

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“birth canal”

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11
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describe the role of the mammary glands

A

accessory organ
produces milk

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12
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what are the male functions within male anatomy ?

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produce sperm and testosterone

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13
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define spermatogenesis

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

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14
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describe the role of the testis

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where sperm is formed
primary reproductive organ
secrete testosterone

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15
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describe the role of the epididymis

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temporary storage site for the immature sperm

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16
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describe the role of the vas deferens

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connects the epididymis/ejaculatory duct
propels sperm through the urethra

17
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describe the role of the urethra

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

18
Q

describe the role of the seminal vesicle

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

19
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describe the role of the prostate gland

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secretes fluid into the semen which neutralizes the seminal fluid

20
Q

describe the role of the Cowper’s gland

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

21
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describe the role of semen

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

22
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describe the role of the penis

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deliver sperm into the female reproductive tract

23
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describe the role of the scrotum

A

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

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