Reproductive system Flashcards
Fx of the uterus
grow the fetus
What is ovulation
part of menstrual cycle- mature follicle discharges an egg/ oocyte
x3 erectile tissue of penis
- Corpora cavernosa (x2)
2. Corpus spongiosum (x1)
Homologous to scrotum in Female
Labia Majora
Undescended testicle
Cryptorchidism
GnRH produced in…
Hypothalamus
GnRH controls the release of…
anterior pituitary gonadotropins
Primary fx of the uterus
regulate ovarian & menstrual cycles
Identical twin;
separation of cells @ 2 cell state after fertilization
Fraternal twin
2 different sperm/ oocyte
Testosterone fx;
- penis / testes/ scrotum enlargement
- scent; sebaceous glands develop
Estrogen & progesterone
endometrium thickens
- uterine and mammary ducts develop
- breast enlargement
- sebaceous secretion
- menstrual cycle begins
Interstitial cells
produce testosterone in the testis
Sustenticular cells
Conduct the blood testis barrier
cryptorchidism can lead to…
- Cancer
2. Inadequate/ non-viable sperm