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Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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What are the primary reproductive organs in males

A

Testes

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2
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What are the primary reproductive organs in females

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Ovaries

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3
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Name the tube that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra.

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Vas deferens

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4
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What is the function of the ovaries?

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To produce eggs (ova) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

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5
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What is the name of the muscular organ where a fetus develops in females?

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Uterus

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6
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What is the male reproductive cell called?

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Sperm

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7
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What is the female reproductive cell called?

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Ovum (egg)

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8
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Name the structure that connects the ovary to the uterus.

A

Fallopian tube

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9
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What is the external male reproductive organ called?

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Penis

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9
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What is the function of the scrotum?

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To house and regulate the temperature of the testes

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10
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What is fertilization?

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The union of a sperm and an egg to form a zygote

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11
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Where does fertilization typically occur?

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Fallopian Tube

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12
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What is ovulation?

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The release of an egg from the ovary

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13
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What is menstruation?

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The shedding of the uterine lining when no fertilization occurs.

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14
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What hormone triggers ovulation?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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15
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What is the role of testosterone in males?

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It regulates sperm production and secondary sexual characteristics.

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15
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What process produces sperm in males?

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Spermatogenesis

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16
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What process produces eggs in females?

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Oogenesis

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17
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What is implantation?

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The attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine wall.

18
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What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

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To provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and remove waste.

19
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Name the gland that releases hormones to control reproduction.

A

Pituitary gland

20
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What hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

A

Estrogen

21
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What hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?

A

Progesterone

22
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What hormone stimulates the production of sperm in males?

A

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

23
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What hormone maintains pregnancy?

A

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

24
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What is the role of oxytocin during childbirth?

A

Stimulates uterine contractions

25
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What is the main hormone that regulates male secondary sexual traits?

A

Testosterone

26
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What is the role of prolactin in females?

A

Milk production

27
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What is the feedback mechanism for hormone control called?

A

Negative feedback

28
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What hormone surges during ovulation?

A

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

29
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What is the cervix?

A

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

30
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What are the structures that produce semen?

A

Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands.

31
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What is the function of seminal fluid

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To nourish and protect sperm during transport.

32
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What is the endometrium?

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The lining of the uterus that thickens for potential implantation.

33
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What is the purpose of the epididymis?

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To store and mature sperm.

34
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What are fimbriae?

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Finger-like projections that guide the egg into the fallopian tube.

35
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What is the vulva?

A

The external female genitalia.

36
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What is the perineum?

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The area between the anus and the genitals.

37
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What is the glans penis?

A

The sensitive tip of the penis.

38
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What are the labia?

A

Folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening.

39
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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A pregnancy where the embryo implants outside the uterus.

40
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What is endometriosis?

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A condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus.

41
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What is infertility?

A

The inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.

42
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What is erectile dysfunction?

A

The inability to maintain an erection.

43
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What is menopause?

A

The natural cessation of menstruation in females, marking the end of reproductive capability.

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