Reproductive System And Health Flashcards
The repordictjve system is unique because it’s
Not needed for survival
The major function of the reproductive system is to ensure
Continuity of species
The primary organs of reproduction are
The gonads or. Overview and testes
The secondary reproductive organs are
Ducts and glands
,……. Links epididymis to the testes
Ductus deferens
The two stages of spermatogenesis are
Meiosis and spermiogenesis
Meiosis 1 of spermatogenesis begins at the formation of
Early spermatocytes from daughter cell type B
Meiosis 1 ends after
The production of primary spermayocytes
Meiosis 1 ends after
The production of primary spermayocytes
The enlarged top of the penis is called
Glans penis
Penis consists of
An attached root, an enlarged top and a free shaft
Penis consists of
An attached root, an enlarged top and a free shaft
The external genitalia in male consist of
Scrotal sac( cutaneous membrane) and penis
Problems associated with the testes include
Bilateral anorchia, cryptorchidism, mumps orchitis, gonatoxin induced Germinal cell damage, Germinal cell aphasia
The inability of the testes to descend is
Cryptorchidism
Non palpable testes at birth and sexual immatririy later is
Bilateral anorchia
Bilateral anorchia is also known as
Vanishing testes syndrome
Azoospermia and gynecomasyis are symptoms of
Germinal cell aphasia
Absence of sperm in semen is
Azoospermia
Backflow of blood to to incompetent or absent valves of spermatic veins is
Scrotal varicocele
… allows the penis to function as an organ of reproduction
Erection
During erection, the… Causes dilation of blood vessels in the penis
Parasympathetic nervous system
Erection is
A spinal reflex action
Ejaculation is controlled by
Sympathetic nerve activity
Semen consists of
60% seminal fluid, 30% prostatic fluid and 10% testicular fluid
During ejaculation, there is
Increased blood pressure, muscle contraction and heart rate
The vagina is……, The semen is….
Acidic, alkaline
The ….. Is the liquid transport medium of sperm
Semen
Progress of sperm to the uterus depends on
Mucus consistency
The inability to reach orgasm after an initial sexual excitement phase is
Orgasm disorders
