Reproductive System (Wk 15 - Exam 4)

Question 1

Name the structure that’s labeled ‘A’

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Answer 1

Seminal vesicles

Question 2

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

Answer 2

• Decrease volume of semen
• No more fructose for semen to gain energy

Question 3

Which type of cell develops Testosterone in the Testes?

Answer 3

Leydig cells

Question 4

What are Testes and their functions?

Answer 4

• Gonads that make
  gametes and sex hormones
• Testosterone production

Question 5

What is a sperm?

Answer 5

Gamete

Question 6

What’s the function of Sertoli cells ?

Answer 6

Helps sperm cells while
they finish spermatogenesis

Question 7

What are Seminiferous tubules ?

Answer 7

Tubules where sperm are made

Question 8

What is the function of Rete testis?

Answer 8

Network of tubules that
transport sperm to efferent ducts

Question 9

What is the function of Efferent ductules?

Answer 9

Moves sperm from testis to epididymis

Question 10

What is Epididymis? What does it do?

Answer 10

• Coiled tube connected to
  the posterior side of testis
• Storage for sperm until it’s ejaculated

Question 11

What is Scrotum? What is its function?

Answer 11

• External pouch of skin and
  muscle that houses the testes
• cooler temperature for sperm to be made

Question 12

What are Cremaster muscles and its functions?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is the Dartos muscle’s function?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What is Pampiniform plexus and its function?

Answer 14

A network of
veins that cool down arterial blood

Question 15

What is Spermatic cord and its function?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What is Ductus deferens & its function?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is Ejaculatory duct’s function?

Answer 17

Transfers sperm from
the Ductus deferens to the Urethra

Question 18

What is Urethra & its function?

Answer 18

Muscular tube that moves
sperm and urine outside of the body

Question 19

What are the male accessory sex glands?

Answer 19

• Seminal vesicles
• Prostate
• Bulbourethral glands

Question 20

What is semen?

Answer 20

• Thick, milky fluid that’s released, when the penis ejaculates sperm
• 95% fluid & 5% semen

Question 21

What are Seminal vesicles ?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What is Prostate and its function?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Where are the Bulbourethral glands and its functions?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is a Penis?

Answer 24

Male organ used for sexual intercourse

Question 25

What is the Glans penis?

Answer 25

Distal end of penis that has several nerve endings

Question 26

What is Prepuce & its function?

Answer 26

Flap of skin that defends and lubricates the Glans penis

Question 27

What are the Corpora cavernosa ?

Answer 27

Columns of erectile tissue in dorsal penis

Question 28

What is the Corpus spongiosum ?

Answer 28

Column of erectile tissue around urethra

Question 29

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

Answer 29

In and out

Question 30

What are Ovaries & its functIons?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What is Ovarian follicle?

Answer 31

Made of one oocyte and surrounding cells

Question 32

What is Oocyte?

Answer 32

A gamete in female body

Question 33

What do Theca cells create?

Answer 33

Androgens

Question 34

What are the Granulosa cells' function?

Answer 34

Granulosa cells change androgens from theca cells to estrogens

Question 35

What are the Uterine tubes' functions?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

What are Fimbriae ?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

What is a Uterus?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

What is the Perimetrium in the Uterus?

Answer 38

Outer layer of loose connective tissue and epithelium

Question 39

What is the Myometrium of the Utertus?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What is the Endometrium of the Uterus?

Answer 40

Inner epithelial layer where fertilized egg implants – shed during menstruation

Question 41

What is the Vagina?

Answer 41

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

Question 42

What is the Vaginal rugae's function?

Answer 42

Lets the vagina to expand during intercourse and childbirth

Question 43

What is the Vulva?

Answer 43

Collective term for external female genitalia

Question 44

What is the Mons pubis ?

Answer 44

Mound of fatty tissue located at the front of the vulva

Question 45

What is the Labia majora ?

Answer 45

Hair-covered folds of skin surrounding vaginal opening

Question 46

What are Labia minora ?

Answer 46

Thin, pigmented, hairless inner folds

Question 47

What is the Clitoris?

Answer 47

Clitoris is nerve-rich area that contributes to sexual sensation