reproductive system ch 45-47

Question 1

urinary or fecal incontinence may occur if there is damage to the muscle fibers of the ?

Answer 1

levator ani

Question 2

which hormone triggers ovulation?

Answer 2

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 3

during pregnancy, blood volume typically increases by how much?

Answer 3

40-50%

Question 4

the bulging upper component of the uterus is the:

Answer 4

fundus

Question 5

the testes are suspended outside the body cavity to:

Answer 5

keep them cooler

Question 6

sperm production occurs in the:

Answer 6

seminiferous tubules

Question 7

pt is 23 weeks pregnant & has LBP. STM is the tx to L4-L5, what position is best?

Answer 7

sidelying

Question 8

sperm may be stored in the vas deferens for up to ___months w no loss of fertility.

Answer 8

1 month

Question 9

the region within a “triangle” created by the ischial tuberosities & the symphysis is the:

Answer 9

urogenital triangle

• anal/ischial tub = anal triangle

Question 10

approximately __ million sperm per day are produced by the testes

Answer 10

50

Question 11

milk ejection is stimulated by

Answer 11

oxytocin

Question 12

female gametes

Answer 12

ova

Question 13

the ovaries are homologous to the male

Answer 13

testes

Question 14

elevation of the testes significantly is caused by the contraction of the

Answer 14

cremaster muscle

Question 15

the section of a spermatozoon that contains enzymes enabling it to break down the covering of the ovim & enter is the:

Answer 15

acrosome

Question 16

structure that produces estrogen & progesterone

Answer 16

ovaries

Question 17

tube like structure that carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct

Answer 17

vas deferens

Question 18

where sperm is stored

Answer 18

epididymis

Question 19

“donut shape” below the bladder, the sperm & urethra go through

Answer 19

prostate

Question 20

diastasis recti is

Answer 20

separation of the rectus abdominus muscles along the linea alba

Question 21

the 3 levator ani muscles:

Answer 21

puborectalis
iliococcygeus
pubococcygeus

Question 22

structure that houses the fetus during development

Answer 22

uterus

Question 23

function of testes

Answer 23

produce sperm/gametes
secrete testosterone

Question 24

function of epididymis

Answer 24

storage (1-3 weeks) & matures sperm

duct sperm passes

secretions form a small part of seminal fluid

Question 25

function of vas deferens

Answer 25

connects epididymis & ejaculatory duct

clamping of vas deferens vasectomy makes a man sterile

Question 26

the urethra is both a reproductive & ____ ejection in males

Answer 26

urinary

Question 28

adds slight acidic, milky-looking secretion to seminal fluid 30% of semen volume

Answer 28

prostate gland

Question 29

slight elevation of scrotum

Answer 29

dartos fascia & muscle

Question 30

flow of sperm

Answer 30

1. testicles
2. epididymis
3. vas deferens
4. seminal vesicle
5. prostate
6. urethra

Question 31

uterine tubes function

Answer 31

transportation of ovum

site of fertilization

Question 32

function of the uterus

Answer 32

allows sperm to go toward the uterine tubes

supports development of embryo

Question 33

ovulation

Answer 33

occurs in day 14 of 28-day cycle

is a rupture of mature follicle w expulsion of its ovum into the pelvic cavity

Question 34

when does menarche occur in females

Answer 34

at puberty, depends on ethnicity, nutrition, health, & heredity

Question 35

when does menopause occur in women

Answer 35

45-50 y/o

Question 36

promote duct development & inhibits prolactin secretion

Answer 36

estrogens

Question 37

promotes alveoli & duct readiness

Answer 37

progesterone

Question 38

stimulates lactation & secreted when placenta shed, infant sucks

Answer 38

prolactin

Question 39

stimulates myoepithelial cells

Answer 39

oxytocin

Question 40

thin yellow secretion that precedes milk secretion in lactation

Answer 40

colostrum

Question 41

what position after the 1st trimester should a pregnant patient avoid for prolonged periods

Answer 41

supine - 0-12 weeks is the first trimester