Reproductive System Flashcards

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List the 3 function of the male reproductive system:

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  1. Sperm production
  2. Hormone production
  3. Delivery of sperm to the female
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2
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List the 6 anitomical structures sperm must pass through in the male reproductive system:

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SEVEN UP

  1. Seminiferous tubules
  2. Epididymis
  3. Vas Deferens
  4. Ejaculatory Duct
  5. Urethra
  6. Penis
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3
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What are 2 things that testes produce:

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  1. sperm
  2. hormones
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4
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Where are the testes located?

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In the scrotal sacs

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5
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What to the testes contain?

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Seminiferous tubules

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6
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What are Seminiferous tubules?

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“coiled tubes for sperm development”

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7
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Where do sperm mature and stored?

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In the epididymis

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8
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The epididymis is lined with ______________.

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium with steriocilia

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9
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What structure delivers sperm out of the scrotum toward the pelvic cavity?

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The Vas Deferens

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10
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What structure passes through the prostate gland into the urethra?

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The Ejaculatory Duct

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11
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What is the tube that extends through the penis?

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The urethra

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12
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What are the 3 section of the male urethra?

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  1. prostatic
  2. membranous
  3. spongy
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13
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Name the 3 bands of erectile tissue which engorge with blood during erection:

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  • 1 Corpus spongiosum
  • 2 Corpora cavernosa
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14
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What structures are responsible for production of seminal fluid?

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Accessory Glands

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15
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__________ vesicles produces fluid containing fructose?

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Seminal Vesicles

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16
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___________ produces a milky, alkaline fluid that functions to buffer the acidic environment of the vagina.

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The Prostate Gland

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17
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_____________ produces enzymes to activate sperm?

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Prostate Gland

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18
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________________ produce a clear, thick fluid that neutralizes acidic urine in the urethra prior ejaculation.

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Bulbourethral glands

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19
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Sperm development which begins at puberty is called ______________.

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spermatogenesis

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20
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Name the 5 states of sperm:

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  1. Spermatogonia (stem cells)
  2. Primary spermatocyte (condensed chromatin)
  3. Secondary spermatocyte (not visable)
  4. Spermatids (non motile)
  5. Mature sperm (spermatozoon)
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21
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_____________ cells form the “blood testis barrier.”

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Sertoli cells (Sustenacular)

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22
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_____________ interstitial cells produce the hormone testosterone.

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Cells of Leydig

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23
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__________ are the site of development for female sex cells and sex hormone production.

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Ovaries

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24
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Name the 2 hormones produced by the overies:

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  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
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25
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Name the 3 female sex cells:

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  1. Oocyte
  2. egg
  3. ovum
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26
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________ is the process of egg development where the egg is enclosed by a follicle.

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Oogenesis

27
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Name the 4 states of Follicular Development:

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  1. Primordial follicle
  2. Primary follicle
  3. Secondary follicle
  4. Graafian (Vesicular) follicle
28
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____________ follicle is present in overies form birth.

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Primordial follicle

29
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The Primordial follicle is composed of ____________ epithelium?

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simple squamous epithelium

30
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The Priamry follicle is composed of ____________ epithelial cells?

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simple cuboidal cells

31
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The seconday follicle consists of what 2 structures:

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  1. several layers of cuboidal cells
  2. a fluid filled cavity called the antrum
32
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The ___________ is the mature follicle that consists of a corona radiata that surrounds the oocyte and moves it to the edge of the follicle?

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Graafian (Vesicular) follicle

33
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___________ is the bright pink glycoprotein membrane that encapsulates the mature Graafian follicle.

SPELL IT!

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Zona pellucidum

34
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Name the 3 additional sex organs in the female:

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  1. Fallopian Tubes
  2. Uterus
  3. Vagina
35
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Name the 2 components of the Fallopian Tubes:

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  1. oviducts
  2. uterine tubes
36
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What is the function of the Fallopian Tubes?

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Passage of the ovum to the uterus.

37
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___________ are finger like projections found in the Fallopian Tubes.

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Fimbriae

38
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Name the 4 layers of the Uterus:

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  1. visceral peritoneum
  2. myometrium
  3. endometrium
  4. cervix
39
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What is the myometrium? What is its function?

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A thick smooth muscle that functions to move the fetus into the birth cannal during labor.

40
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The endometrium consists of a __________.

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mucosal lining

41
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Name the 2 mucosal layers of the endometrium:

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  1. functional layer
  2. basal layer
42
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The __________ layer of the endometrum is shed during menstruation.

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functional layer

43
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The ___________ layer of the endometrum replenishes the functional layer of the endometrium.

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basal layer

44
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__________ is the opening to the uterus from the vagina.

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cervix

45
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The monthly cycle causes changes in both the _______ AND _______.

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ovaries AND uterus

46
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The length of the Uterian Cycle is ______ days.

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28

47
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What is the function of the Uterian Cycle?

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It prepares the uterus for implantation of the ferilized egg.

48
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Name the 3 phases of the Uterian Cycle:

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  1. Menstrual
  2. Proliferative
  3. Secretory
49
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During __________ phase of the Uterian Cycle the endometrium is shed and bleeding occures for an average of 5 days.

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Menstrual phase

50
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During _____________ phase of the Uterian Cycle the endometrum is repaired and ovulation occures around day 14.

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Proliferative phase

51
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During _______ phase the glands enlarge and the endometrium swells, days 15-28.

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Secretory phase

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