Reproductive System Flashcards

1
Q

List the structures in order that spermatozoa travels through.

A

Testies - epididmys - ducts deferens - ejaculatroy ducts - urethra

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2
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What is the function of testosterone in males?

A

To maintain and monitor male sexual development

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3
Q

What are the main hormones in the male reproductive system?

A

GnRH
FSH: Follicle stimulating hormone
LH: Lutual Stimulating hormone
Testosterone

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4
Q

What occurs in the ejaculatory duct?

A

Sperm travelling from the testies to the urethra and becoming mobile

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5
Q

What is the composition of sperm?

A

Spermatoza, seminal fluid, enzymes

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6
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What is the function of estrogen?

A

Regulate the menstral cycle and maintain female sexual development.

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7
Q

What is the menstrual cycle?

A

Preparing the uterus lining to fertilise an egg if the egg is not fertilised it will cause the shedding of the uterus lining,

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8
Q

What is Menarche?

A

First menstrual cycle

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9
Q

What is menopause

A

End of the menstrual cycle as a result of a womans age.

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10
Q

What is the function of the GnRH hormone?

A

Stimulates the pituitary gland to release folical stimulating hormones and luteal stimulating hormones.

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11
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What is the ovarian cycle?

A

Process of the egg growing and maturing.

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12
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What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

A

Made from smooth muscle and connect to the ovaries allowing the egg to pass through.

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13
Q

What is a zygote?

A

Sperm and egg meet and become a new singular cell in the uterus.

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14
Q

What are the layers of the uterus?

A

Outer layer: Permimetrium
Inside layer: Myometrium
Inner layer: Endometrium

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15
Q

What are the 4 hormones in the female reproductive system?

A

FSH, GnHR, LH, estrogen, Progesterone

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16
Q

What is the order the sperm travels through the female reproductive system?

A

Vagina - Cervix - Uterus - Fallopian tubes