Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Comparative Anatomy > Reproductive Systems > Flashcards

Reproductive Systems Flashcards

1
Q

Tunica Albuginea

A

(M) Tough, Outer covering of the testis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Seminiferous Tubules

A

(M) Tubules located w/in loves of a testis;

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Acrosome

A

(M) On sperm, a sac of hydrolytic enzymes that clear a path through the protective layer around the egg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Midpiece

A

(M) Region of sperm at which mitochondria are concentrated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Head

A

(M) Region of sperm cell with DNA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Tail

A

(M) Region of sperm cell with flagellum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Sertoli Cells

A

(M) Support cells that promote maturation of sperm, help create the blood-sperm barrier, and secrete fluid to move sperm through tubules

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Interstitial tissue

A

(M) The tissue in lobules of the testis surrounding seminiferous tubules

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Leydig Cells

A

(M) cells in testis that secrete testosterone; located in interstitial tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Myoid Cells

A

(M) Contractile; help with renewal and maintenance of spermatogonia; located in interstitial tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Rete Testis

A

(M) Network of tubules in the testis that seminiferous tubules feed into

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Efferent ductules

A

(M) Ducts that carry sperm out of the testis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Epididymis

A

(M) Coiled tube adjacent to testis; site of sperm maturation and storage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Ductus deferens

A

(M) Tube that transports sperm into the abdominal cavity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

spermatic cord

A

(M) Structure that carries, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, ductus deferens, and cremasteric muscle from the testis to the abdominal cavity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Inguinal canal

A

(M) Passage through the abdominal wall through which spermatic cord travels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Cremaster Muscle

A

(M) The muscle that is an extension of the external oblique and surrounds the testis; contracts to bring the testis closer to the abdomen for warmth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Ampulla

A

(M) Enlargement at end of ductus deferens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Ejaculatory Duct

A

(M) Duct that connects ductus deferens and seminal vesicle to the urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Seminal vesicles

A

(M) Paired structures that secrete seminal fluid into the ejaculatory duct

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Prostate Gland

A

(M) Structure that encircles the urethra and secretes seminal fluid into the urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Bulbourethral Glands

A

(M) Paired structures that secrete seminal fluid directly into the urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Septum

A

(M) Structure that separates testis within scrotum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Tunica Vaginalis

A

(M) Serosal membranes around the testis and on the inner wall of the scrotum

25
Q

Dartos muscle

A

(M) Muscle in the wall of the scrotum that contracts to bring the testis closer to the abdomen for warmth

26
Q

Corpus Sponginosum

A

(M) Erectile structure in the penis through which the urethra runs

27
Q

Corpora Cavernosa

A

(M) Paired erectile structures in the penis

28
Q

Suspensory Ligament (F)

A

Cord-like structure anchoring the ovary to the abdominal wall; contains nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels

29
Q

Ovarian Ligament

A

(F) Cord-like structure anchoring the ovary to the uterus

30
Q

Broad Ligament

A

(F) Sheet-like mesentery between uterus and abdominal wall

31
Q

Mesovariaum

A

(F) Sheet-like mesentery between fallopian tube and ovary

32
Q

Tunica Albuginea

A

(F) Tough, outer layer of ovary

33
Q

Medulla

A

(F) Region of ovary that houses larger nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels

34
Q

Cortex

A

(F) Region of ovary that houses egg cells

35
Q

Follicles

A

(F) Structures housing eggs in ovary; secretes hormones

36
Q

Corpus luteum

A

(F) Develops from follicles after ovulation; secretes hormones that support pregnancy

37
Q

Fallopean tube/ Uterine tube/ Oviduct

A

(F) Tube through which egg travels to get to uterus; most common site of fertilization

38
Q

Infundibulum

A

(F) Broad part of fallopian tube near ovary

39
Q

Ampulla

A

(F) Middle part of fallopian tube

40
Q

Isthmus

A

(F) Narrow part of fallopian tube near uterus

41
Q

Fimbriae

A

(F) Finger-like projections at end of fallopian tube; lined with cilia to direct egg into fallopian tube

42
Q

Perimetrium

A

(F) Outer serosal membrane of the uterus

43
Q

Myometrium

A

(F) Smooth muscle layer of the uterus

44
Q

Endometrium

A

(F) Inner layer of uterus; site of implantation of embryo

45
Q

Stratum Basalis

A

(F) Static layer of endometrium

46
Q

Stratum Functionalis

A

(F) Variable layer of endometrim

47
Q

Cervix

A

(F) Narrow, neck-like region of the uterus; opening has mucus plug

48
Q

Alveoli

A

(F) Milk-producing sacs within the mammary glands

49
Q

Myoepithelial Cells

A

(F) Contractile; surround alveoli; help eject milk

50
Q

Lactiferous ducts

A

(F) Transport milk in mammary glands

51
Q

Embryonic/ Embryo

A

(F) Stage of development during first 8-10 weeks after fertilization during which structures form

52
Q

Fetal/fetus

A

(F) Stage of development from 8-10 weeks post-conception to birth during which rudimentary structures grow and mature

53
Q

Decidua Basalis

A

(F) Maternal component of placenta; has pools of blood

54
Q

Chorionic Vili

A

(F) Fetal component of the placenta consisting of projections w/ capillaries

55
Q

Allantois

A

(F) Extraembryonic membrane that contributes to the umbilical cord

56
Q

Yolk Sac

A

(F) Extraembryonic membrane that degenerates

57
Q

Amnion

A

(F) Extraembryonic membrane that secretes amniotic fluid

58
Q

Chorion

A

(F) Extraembryonic membrane that contributes to the placenta

Comparative Anatomy (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions