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Reproductive System (Wk 15 - Exam 4) Flashcards

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Name the structure that’s labeled ‘A’

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Seminal vesicles

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How would the removal of the ‘A’ structure impact semen?

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  • Decrease volume of semen
  • No more fructose for semen to gain energy
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Which type of cell develops Testosterone in the Testes?

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Leydig cells

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What are Testes and their functions?

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  • Gonads that make
    gametes and sex hormones
  • Testosterone production
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5
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What is a sperm?

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Gamete

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What’s the function of Sertoli cells ?

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Helps sperm cells while
they finish spermatogenesis

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What are Seminiferous tubules ?

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Tubules where sperm are made

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What is the function of Rete testis?

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Network of tubules that
transport sperm to efferent ducts

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What is the function of Efferent ductules?

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Moves sperm from testis to epididymis

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What is Epididymis? What does it do?

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  • Coiled tube connected to
    the posterior side of testis
  • Storage for sperm until it’s ejaculated
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What is Scrotum? What is its function?

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  • External pouch of skin and
    muscle that houses the testes
  • cooler temperature for sperm to be made
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What are Cremaster muscles and its functions?

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Raises and lower
testes as a way to respond to temperature changes

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What is the Dartos muscle’s function?

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Wrinkles the skin of the
scrotum as a way to respond temperature changes

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What is Pampiniform plexus and its function?

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A network of
veins that cool down arterial blood

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What is Spermatic cord and its function?

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A bundle (collection) of nerves and
blood vessels that supplies the testes

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16
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What is Ductus deferens & its function?

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A muscular tube that moves sperm from epididymis
─ In the spermatic cord

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What is Ejaculatory duct’s function?

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Transfers sperm from
the Ductus deferens to the Urethra

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18
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What is Urethra & its function?

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Muscular tube that moves
sperm and urine outside of the body

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19
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What are the male accessory sex glands?

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  • Seminal vesicles
  • Prostate
  • Bulbourethral glands
20
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What is semen?

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  • Thick, milky fluid that’s released, when the penis ejaculates sperm
  • 95% fluid & 5% semen
21
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What are Seminal vesicles ?

A

Pair of glands that are posterior to urinary bladder
─ 60-75% of semen volume
─ Has fructose (energy) for sperm

22
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What is Prostate and its function?

A

Gland at base of bladder that’s around the Urethra
─ 30% of semen volume
─ thickens then liquifies semen

23
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Where are the Bulbourethral glands and its functions?

A

Posterior to the urethra
─ produces pre-ejaculate
─ cleans and lubricates Urethra

24
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What is a Penis?

A

Male organ used for sexual intercourse

25
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What is the Glans penis?

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Distal end of penis that has several nerve endings

26
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What is Prepuce & its function?

A

Flap of skin that defends
and lubricates the Glans penis

27
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What are the Corpora cavernosa ?

A

Columns of erectile tissue in dorsal penis

28
Q

What is the Corpus spongiosum ?

A

Column of erectile tissue around urethra

29
Q

Penile erections result from more
blood flowing __ than flowing ___.

A

In and out

30
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What are Ovaries & its functIons?

A

Ovaries are gonads that make gametes
and sex hormones:
- Creates estrogen & progesterone

31
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What is Ovarian follicle?

A

Made of one oocyte and surrounding cells

32
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What is Oocyte?

A

A gamete in female body

33
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What do Theca cells create?

A

Androgens

34
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What are the Granulosa cells’ function?

A

Granulosa cells change androgens
from theca cells to estrogens

35
Q

What are the Uterine tubes’ functions?

A

Transfer ovulated oocytes from ovary to uterus
─ normal site of fertilization
─ 4-6 days for egg to reach uterus
─ does not fully surround ovary

36
Q

What are Fimbriae ?

A

Fimbriae are projections (bulges) that sweep
oocytes into uterine tubes

37
Q

What is a Uterus?

A

Hollow (empty), muscular organ
that gives support to the developing fetus
– Sits anterior to urinary bladder

38
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What is the Perimetrium in the Uterus?

A

Outer layer of loose
connective tissue and epithelium

39
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What is the Myometrium of the Utertus?

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Middle layer of
smooth muscle
– labor and expulsion(removal) of menses (“blood and other matter discharged from the uterus at menstruation”)

40
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What is the Endometrium of the Uterus?

A

Inner epithelial layer
where fertilized egg implants
– shed during menstruation

41
Q

What is the Vagina?

A

Muscular tube linking the
uterus to external genitalia
─ stratified squamous epithelium
─ used for menses, semen, and birth
─ contains lactic acid bacteria

42
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What is the Vaginal rugae’s function?

A

Lets the vagina to expand
during intercourse and childbirth

43
Q

What is the Vulva?

A

Collective term for external
female genitalia

44
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What is the Mons pubis ?

A

Mound of fatty tissue
located at the front of the vulva

45
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What is the Labia majora ?

A

Hair-covered folds of skin surrounding vaginal opening

46
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What are Labia minora ?

A

Thin, pigmented,
hairless inner folds

47
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What is the Clitoris?

A

Clitoris is nerve-rich area that
contributes to sexual sensation

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