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Reproductive System Flashcards

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Cryptochidism

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Testes do not descend

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Seminiferous tubules

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Tightly coiled in the testes

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Sertoli cells

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Produce spermatozoa

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Interstitial cells

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Produce the hormone testosterone

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Epididymis

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(Testes hat) where sperm is matured and stored

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Scrotum

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Loose pouch containing the paired testes. Help control temperature of the testes ( 2 degrees below normal body temperature)

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Vas Deferens

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These rubes transport the sperm.

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Spermatic cord

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Nerves, veins, the testicular artery, and the cremasteric muscle

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Vasectomy

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Cutting of the vas Deferens

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Spermatozoa

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Baby sperm

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Urethra

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Carries urine from the bladder to the end of the penis. Semen also travels down this tube, a valve prevents them from traveling at the same time.

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Seminal vesicle

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Secretes additives into the sperm to help make up semen. Provides nourishment for sperm. Also acts as a buffer to help neutralize what is in the urethra and vagina

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13
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Prostrate gland

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Helps expel the semen out of the penis during ejaculation

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Cowper’s gland

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Secretes a lubricant that assists intercourse as well as buffers that neutralize the acidic conditions inside the vagina and make urethra

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Penis

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Role is to deposit sperm into the vagina

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Glans

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Erectile tissue

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Prepuce

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Covering over the glans (foreskin)

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18
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Corpora cavernosa

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Soft erectile tissue

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19
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Circumcision

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Removal of all or part of the prepuce

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20
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Impotence

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Inability for a male to have an erection due to phycological, or physical problems

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21
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Spermatogenesis

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Beginning of sperm

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22
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Testes

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Pair of oval glands that descend into the scrotum prior to birth

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23
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Ovaries

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Glands that contain follicles at birth

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Fimbrae

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Finger like extensions that sweep the egg into the opening of the Fallopian tube

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Fallopian tubes

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Paired tubes that transport the ova down from the ovaries to the uterus

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Occurs if pelvic or tubular implantation occurs

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Uterus

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Organ consisting of a fundus, body, and cervix

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Endometrium

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Inner most layer of the endometrium

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Vagina

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Serves as the birth canal, the passage way for menstrual fluid, and the receptacle for the penis during inter course

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Commensual bacteria

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Inhabit the vagina which create acids to lower the pH of the vagina

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Bartholins gland

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Secretes a fluid that lubricates the vagina to assist in intercourse

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Vulva

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External genetalia

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Mons pubis

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Protective pad during coitis and contains the pubic hair

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Labia majora

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Folds of skin that protect the opening of the vagina

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Labia minora

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No pubic hair or sweat glands are present here but these folds also protect the opening of the vagina

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Clitoris

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Erectile tissue as well as a protective structure

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Cervix

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Forms a plug during pregnancy and is the most common location for cancer

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Mammary glands

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Consists of fatty deposits and glands that secrete milk through a series of tubes to the nipple

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Mastitis

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Problem associated with the obstruction of some of these tubes

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Primary sex organs

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Females- ovaries

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Cesarean section

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Extraction of the fetus through the abdominal wall

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Colostrum

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1st fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the end of pregnancy that is very rich in natural antibodies

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Episiotomy

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Incision in the vulva to help in the delivery of the baby as well as the prevention of lacerations

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Amniocentesis

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Taking a sample of amniotic fluid for genetic testing

45
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Chorionic villus sampling

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Sample of tissue from outside of baby sac

46
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Gestation

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Normal length of pregnancy

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Hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus

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Parturition

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Birth of the child

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Quickening

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1st fetal movement

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Tubal ligation

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Female sterilization by cutting of the oviducts

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Menopause

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The point in a females life where ovulation and menstruation end

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Menarche

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The beginning of menstruation and ovulation

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Epidural

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Or spinal block is used to inhibit sensory nerve transmission during labor

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Menstrual cycle

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Ovarian or menstrual cycle involves changes in the endometrium of the uterus and is controlled by hormones

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Flow or menstrual phase

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When the endometrium is shed

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Follicular phase

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The building up if the endometrium as result of estrogen be received by the uterus

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Ovulation

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This is the time in which the oocyte burst from the ovary and is swept into the oviduct by the fimbrae

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Luteal phase

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This occurs after the ovary has released the ovum and progesterone is maintaining the lining of the uterus

59
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In vitro fertilization

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Procedure that is being used to increase the chances of having children

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