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Reproductive Systems Flashcards

1
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What is puberty?

A

The time when males and females become physically able to reproduce

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2
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What is adolescence?

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The transition period of time between childhood and adulthood

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3
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The chemicals that cause changes in our bodies are called what?

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Hormones

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4
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What does having a wet dream signify for a boy?

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They can start reproducing. The production of semen has started.

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What does starting to menstruate signify for a girl?

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Eggs are starting to be produced.

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6
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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When a fetus is developed outside of the womb

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7
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What is a hysterectomy?

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The surgical removal of a uterus

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8
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What is endometriosis?

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When the uterus is formed outside.

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9
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What is an oophorectomy?

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The regal of an ovary (or both).

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10
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What is an oogania?

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A female gamete

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11
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Woman are born with a set number of what?

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Gametes

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12
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What are the testis mostly composed of?

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Seminiferous tubules

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13
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What are the three cells of the testis?

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Leydig cells, Sertoli cells, smooth muscle

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14
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What do the leydig cells do?

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Secrete testosterone

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15
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What do the Sertoli cells do?

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Support sperm development

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16
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What do the smooth muscles of the testis do?

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Peristalsis: propelling sperm through the seminiferous tubules

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17
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What does the epididymis do?

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This is where sperm is stored for maturation (maturity). It also transports the sperm to the vas deferens.

18
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What does the scrotum do?

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It is a muscular sac which regulates temperature so the sperm can survive.

19
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What do the seminal vesicles do?

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-Secrete alkaline substances
-neutralize the acid in the female reproductive system
-the prostaglandins produce motility and viability for sperm

20
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Semen is a mixture of what two substances?

A

Sperm and seminal fluids

21
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What is the most common cancer for men?

A

Prostate cancer

22
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What does the bulbourethral / Cowper’s gland do?

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Secretes pre-ejactulatory fluids to neutralize and lubricate.

23
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What are the two types of vasectomy for men?

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-Knot the vas deferens (reversible)
-Cut and seal the vas deferens (not reversible)

24
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What makes sperm in the testis?

A

Seminiferous tubules

25
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What is circumcision?

A

The removal of foreskin

26
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Why do people have circumcisions?

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Reduce smegma: bacterial infection under the foreskin; cleanliness; religion purposes; helps lower HIV rates

27
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What is essure and why is it done?

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Prevents pregnancy by putting coils in the Fallopian tubes. This causes scare tissue and blocks out eggs.

28
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What causes period cramps?

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The muscular layer of the uterus contracts to help expel things.

29
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What is the clitoris?

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Sexual pleasure. Very sensitive.

30
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What are the three layers of the uterus?

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Endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium

31
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What is the endometrium?

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The layer of the uterus that sheds during a period cycle.

32
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What is the myometrium?

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The muscular layer that contracts to cause period cramps

33
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What is the hymen?

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Blocks the vaginal opening. Slightly inside the vagina.

34
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What is the perimetrium?

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The layer that expands during pregnancy

35
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What do the Fallopian tubes do?

A

Carry the ovum (mature egg). This is usually where fertilization happens.

36
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What is an ovum?

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A mature egg

37
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What does the cervix do?

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Secretes mucus to block of the entrance of the uterus. Dilates during birth to 10 centimeters.

38
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What does the fimbria do?

A

Grabs the eggs

39
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What are the two parts of the labia?

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Labia minora (inside) and labia majora (outside)

40
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What do the ovaries do?

A

Produce eggs and release estrogen and progesterone

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