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Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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primary sex organs

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Gonads

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2
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Give the gonads of both male and female

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Testes in males
Ovaries in females

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3
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the purpose of gonads

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Gonads produce gametes (sex cells) and secrete hormones
Sperm—male gametes
Ova (eggs)—female gametes

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4
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Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

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Testes
Duct systems
Accessory Glands
External Genitalia

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5
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parts of the Duct system in male

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Epididymis
Ductus (vas) deferens
Urethra

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6
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parts of the Accessory organs in male

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Seminal glands (vesicles)
Prostate
Bulbourethral glands

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7
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Coverings of the testes

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Tunica albuginea
Septa

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8
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capsule that surrounds each testis

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Tunica albuginea

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9
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extensions of the capsule that extend into the testis and divide it into lobules

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Septa

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10
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Each lobule contains _______ seminiferous tubules

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one to four

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11
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The duct system transports sperm from the body and includes:

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Epididymis
Ductus deferens
Urethra

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12
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Found along the posterior lateral side of the testis

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Epididymis

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13
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The Epididymis is a highly convoluted tube with a length of _____ long

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6 m (20 ft)

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14
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Temporary storage site for immature sperm

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Epididymis

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15
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Path of the semen

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Seminiferous tubule-Rete testis-Epididymis-Vas Deferens

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16
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Runs from the epididymis via the spermatic cord through the inguinal canal and arches over the urinary bladder

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Ductus (vas) deferens

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17
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end of the ductus deferens, which empties into the ejaculatory duct

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Ampulla

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18
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passes through the prostate to merge with the urethra

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Ejaculatory duct

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19
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smooth muscle in the walls of the ductus deferens create peristaltic waves to squeeze sperm forward

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Ejaculation

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20
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cutting of the ductus deferens at the level of the testes prevents transportation of sperm (form of birth control)

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Vasectomy

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21
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Extends from the base of the urinary bladder to the tip of the penis

Carries both urine and sperm

Sperm enters from the ejaculatory duct

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Urethra

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22
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enumerate the three Urethra regions

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Prostatic urethra
Membranous urethra
Spongy (penile) urethra

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23
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surrounded by prostate gland

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Prostatic urethra

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24
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prostatic urethra to penis

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Membranous urethra

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25
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runs the length of the penis to the external urethral orifice

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Spongy (penile) urethra

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26
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Located at the base of the bladder
Produce a thick, yellowish secretion (60% of semen)

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Seminal vesicles

27
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Encircles the upper (prostatic) part of the urethra

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Prostate

28
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Secretes a milky fluid

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Prostate

29
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Pea-sized glands inferior to the prostate
Produce a thick, clear mucus

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Bulbourethral glands

30
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Milky white mixture of sperm and accessory gland secretions

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Semen

31
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Divided sac of skin outside the abdomen that houses the testes

Viable sperm cannot be produced at normal body temperature

Maintains testes at 3°C lower than normal body temperature

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Scrotum

32
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Male organ of copulation that delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract

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Penis

33
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Regions of the penis

A

Shaft
Glans penis (enlarged tip)
Prepuce (foreskin)

34
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it is also known as Sperm production and begins at puberty and continues throughout life
Millions of sperm are made every day

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Spermatogenesis

35
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Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

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Ovaries
Duct system
external genitalia

36
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Produce eggs (ova) and hormones (estrogen and progesterone)

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Ovaries

37
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Each ovary houses ovarian follicles consisting of:

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Oocyte (immature egg)
Follicle cells—layers of different cells that surround the oocyte

38
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contains an immature oocyte

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Primary follicle

39
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growing follicle with a maturing oocyte

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Vesicular (Graafian) follicle

40
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the follicle ruptures when the egg is mature and ready to be ejected from the ovary; occurs about every 28 days

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Ovulation

41
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Suspensory ligaments secure the ovaries to the lateral walls of the pelvis

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Ovary Support

42
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Form the initial part of the duct system

Receive the ovulated oocyte from the ovaries

Provide a site for fertilization

Empty into the uterus

Little or no contact between ovaries and uterine tubes

Supported and enclosed by the broad ligament

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Uterine (fallopian) tubes (continued)

43
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also known as the Uterine (fallopian) tube structure

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  • Infundibulum
44
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Fingerlike projections of the infundibulum

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Fimbriae

45
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Situated between the urinary bladder and rectum

Size and shape of a pear, in a woman who has never been pregnant

Receives, retains, nourishes a fertilized eggBol

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Uterus

46
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Broad ligament suspends the uterus in the pelvis

Round ligament anchors the uterus anteriorly

Uterosacral ligament anchors the uterus posteriorly

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Uterine support

47
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Regions of the uterus

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Body
Fundus
Cervix

48
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Layers of the uterus

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Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium

49
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main portion of the uterus

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body

50
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superior rounded region above where uterine tube enters of the uterus

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Fundus

51
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narrow outlet that protrudes into the vagina

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Cervix

52
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Layer of the uterus that:
Inner layer (mucosa)

Site of implantation of a fertilized egg

Sloughs off if no pregnancy occurs (menstruation or menses)

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Endometrium

53
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is the middle layer of smooth muscle that contracts during labor

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Myometrium

54
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(visceral peritoneum) is the outermost serous layer of the uterus

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Perimetrium

55
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Passageway that extends from cervix to exterior of body and is located between urinary bladder and rectum

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Vagina

56
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The female external genitalia, or vulva, includes:

A

Mons pubis
Labia
Clitoris
Urethral orifice
Vaginal orifice
Greater vestibular glands

57
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Fatty area overlying the pubic symphysis
Covered with pubic hair after puberty

A

Mons Pubis

58
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skin folds of the vagina

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Labia

59
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Hair-covered skin folds, Enclose the labia minora,Also encloses the vestibule of the vagina

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Labia majora

60
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delicate, hair-free folds of skin

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Labia minora

61
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Enclosed by labia majora
Contains external openings of the urethra and vagina

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Vestibule

62
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One is found on each side of the vagina
Secretions lubricate vagina during intercourse

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Greater vestibular glands

63
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Contains erectile tissue
Corresponds to the male penis

A

Clitoris

64
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Diamond-shaped region between the anterior ends of the labial folds, anus posteriorly, and ischial tuberosities laterally

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Perineum

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