Reproductive System Flashcards
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
Spermatogenesis - making of sperm
Where does Spermatogenesis take place?
In the testes (seminiferous tubules)
Where do the sperm mature?
In the epididymis
- located in the posterior side of the testes
What does sperm maturation consist of?
- Growth of tail for swimming
- Making of enzymes to penetrate the oocyte (egg)
What is the name of the tube that carries sperm to ampulla (puch posterior to UB where sperm is stored)
Vas (ductus) deferens
Where are sperm released?
Prostatic urethra
- section of urethra within prostate
What are three glands that make seminal fluid?
- Seminal vesicles
- Prostate
- Cowper’s glands
How is the parasympathetic nervous system involved in the reproductive process for males?
The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates penile arteriole dilation which leads to erection
What does the sympathetic nervous system stimulate?
Ejaculation
What is the primary function of the female reproductive system?
Oogenesis
- making of oocytes
Where does Oogenesis take place?
In the ovaries
- ovarian follicles
What is a Graafian follicle?
The follicle that matures beyond the other follicles each month
What stimulates the development of the Graffian follicle?
Follicle stimulating hormone
What is the name of the empty follicle post ovulation
Corpus Luteum
What are the three phases of the female reproductive cycle?
- Menstrual phase - days 1-5
- Preovulatory phase (follicular phase) - days 5-14
- Ovulation - day 14
- Luteal phase - days 14-28
