Reproductive Systems Flashcards
What is gamets?
Specialized reproductive or sex cell
What is the ultimate function of the reproductive systems?
To transmit genes into a new generation
What is the name of the male gonad?
Testis
What specific structure of the gonad is responsible for sperm production?
Seminiferous tubules
What hormone is produced in the male gonad?
Testosterone
What duct leads from the epididymis?
Vas deferens
Which organs produce the fluid in semem?
Seminal vesicle, prostate gland, & Bulbourethral glands
What is the function of erectile tissues?
To allow entry & deposition of sperm into the vagina
What is the glans penis?
An enlarged are at the distal end of the penis shaft.
The external urinary meatus is the opening of the urethra at the tip of the glans.
What is the name of the female gonands?
Ovaries
Where are the female glands located?
Attached to ligaments in the pelvic cavity on each side of the uterus
What is oogenesis?
The production of female gametes or sex cells
Which hormones are produced by the female gonads?
Progesterone and Estrogen
What is another name for the uterine tubes?
Fallopian tubes
What 3 major functions does the uterus perform?
Menstruation, pregnancy, & labor
What substance is conducted through lactiferous ducts?
Breast milk
How are the ducts of male and female reproductive tract similar and how do they differ?
Similar - Both lead from paired gonads and then join into a single passage that leads out of the body.
Similar - Both carry gametes away from the gonads.
Differ - the female reproductive ducts also have central roles in receiving sperm from the male, fertilization and prenatal development functions that are not needed in the male reproductive tract.
Which female structure is made of erectile tissue?
Clitoris
What is another term for menses?
Menstrual flow or menarche
Which hormone reaches a high peak just before ovulation?
LH
