Reproductive System Warm Up Flashcards
What is the glans penis?
The enlarged tip of the penis
What are the testes?
The male gonads that have 2 functions:
-Sperm producing
-Testosterone producing
What does the bulbourethral gland produce?
Thick, clear mucus that cleanses the urethra of the acidic urine
What is spermiogenesis?
The process in which sperm are streamlined into a head, mid-piece, and tail
What is the female structure that corresponds to the male penis?
Clitoris
When is a woman considered to be in menopause?
When she has gone a year without menstruation
What is endometrium?
The inner mucosal layer of the uterus that is sloughed off approximately every 28 days
What is the corpus luteum?
A special glandular structure of the ovaries that primarily produce progesterone
What are mammary glands?
The clusters of specific glands that produce milk when a woman is lactating
When does fertilization usually occur?
Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes
What is the cervix?
The narrow outlet of the uterus that projects into the vagina
Irregular uterine contractions called Braxton Hicks also known as:
False labor
