reproductive system

Question 1

specialized branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system

Answer 1

gynecology

Question 2

study of male and female urinary systems and the male reproductive system

Answer 2

urology

Question 3

germ cells (sperm and egg) that contribute to form of offspring

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gamete

Question 4

developing organism from fertilization to the end of 8 weeks

Answer 4

embryo

Question 5

developing organism in utero from 9 weeks to birth

Answer 5

fetus

Question 6

sac of loose skin and connective tissue that supports the testes. contains muscles that contract in response to cold to elevate the testes

Answer 6

scrotum

Question 7

site of sperm production. within are cells that produce testosterone

Answer 7

testes

Question 8

temporary storage site for immature sperm, covers the posterior and superior testis

Answer 8

epididymis

Question 9

tube that sperm travel through. runs from epididymis into the pelvic cavity, over and behind the bladder to the urethra

Answer 9

vas (ductus) deferens

Question 10

located at the base of the bladder, they produce fluid which nourishes sperm

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seminal vesicles

Question 11

normally about the size of a golf ball, it encircles the urethra just below the bladder. functions to secret fluid into the urethra that supports sperm function

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prostate

Question 12

below the prostate. secrete mucous to lubricate the urethra and an an alkaline fluid to neutralize acids from urine in the urethra

Answer 12

bulbourethral glands

Question 13

transports sperm/urine to the exterior

Answer 13

urethra

Question 14

on either side of the uterus, produce eggs and hormones. ligaments hold them in place

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ovaries

Question 15

extending laterally from the uterus, they receive the ovum and provide a site for fertilization. do not connect to ovaries, but do connect to superior uterus

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fallopian (uterine) tubes

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in the pelvis between the bladder and rectum. receives, retains, and nourishes the fertilized egg. has 3 layers of its thick wall

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uterus

Question 17

ligaments that support the uterus anteriorly

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broad and round ligaments

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ligament that supports the uterus posteriorly

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uterosacral ligament

Question 19

how do fertilized eggs move down the fallopian tubes?

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peristalsis and cilia movement

Question 20

inner layer of the uterus that is the site of implantation of the embryo. without pregnancy it sloughs off as part of the menstrual cycle

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endometrium

Question 21

structure located in breast tissue superficial to pectoralis major and serratus anterior and are attached to them by a layer of deep connective tissue

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mammary glands

Question 22

ligaments which anchor skin to the deep connective tissue breast tissue, support the mammary glands

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cooper’s ligaments

Question 23

synthesis and ejection of milk

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lactation

Question 24

glands that function to produce milk

Answer 24

modified sudoriferous glands

Question 25

milk production is controlled by _____?

Answer 25

prolactin

Question 26

milk ejection is controlled by ______?

Answer 26

oxytocin