Reproductive systems quiz Flashcards

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1
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clitoris

A

pea-sized mound of skin made of erectile tissue

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2
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urethral opening

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a small tube through which urine exits the body

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3
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labia majora

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outer labia of vulva; protects labia minora

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4
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vagina

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passageway between uterus and outside of body

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5
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labia minora

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smaller, inner folds of vulva

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6
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perineum

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smooth skin between vaginal opening and the anus

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7
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anus

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structure through which solid waste exits

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8
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vulva

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external part of genitalia that protects sexual organs

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9
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fallopian tube

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passageway for egg from ovary to uterus

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10
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ovary

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where eggs develop

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uterus

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muscular organ where fertilized egg develops

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12
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uterine wall/endometrial lining

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outermost part of uterus, protective structure

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13
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cervix

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cylinder-shaped neck of tissue that connects uterus to the vagina

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14
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spine

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provides main structural support for body

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15
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large intestine

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water absorption

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16
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rectum

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stores solid waste

17
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bladder

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stores urine

18
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what are the big jobs of the reproductive system?

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to produce offspring/eggs

19
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what is the vulva’s function?

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to protect internal anatomy/reproductive organs

20
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What type of tissue is the clitoris made of, and what organ in the male reproductive system is it similar to?

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Erectile tissue; penis

21
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What is the difference between the vagina and the vulva?

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Internal/External

22
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Testes/Testicles

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contains sperm - produces testosterone

23
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Penis

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male genital organ made of spongy and erectile tissue

24
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Vas Deferens

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tube that moves sperm from epididymis to urethra

25
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Scrotum

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pouch that holds the testicles

26
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Epidiymus

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a tube that connects and transports sperm from the testes to the vas deferens

27
Q

ejaculatory duct

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connects vas deferens to seminal vesicle

28
Q

What is an erection and how do males get them?

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when the penis hardens due to blood saturates the spongy tissue due to sexual arousal/randomly during puberty

29
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When a girl hits puberty, she begins to produce eggs every month. What do boys begin to produce once they hit puberty?

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sperm

30
Q

Why do the testes “hang” outside the male’s body?

A

temperature regulation

31
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What is ejaculation? Why does it happen? What does ejaculate contain?

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when semen exits the penis; sexual arousal; sperm and ejaculatory juices