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Reproductive Systems Review Flashcards

1
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This ligament suspends the uterus from the lateral wall of the pelvis

A

broad ligament

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2
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This ligament attaches the ovaries to the inguinal canal

A

round ligament

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3
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This connective tissue attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament

A

mesovarium

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4
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Where in an ovary are the follicles found?

A

the cortex

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5
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This is the area of a Graafian follicle between the oocyte and the granulosa cells

A

zona pellucida

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6
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This is composed of the granulosa cells, still attached to the oocyte at ovulation

A

corona radiata

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7
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Where is the isthmus?

A

where the uterine tube joins the uterus

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8
Q

The muscularis of the uterine tube has what layers?

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circular and longitudinal muscle

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9
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When does the zygote reach the uterus?

A

6-7 days post-ovulation

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10
Q

Spiral arterioles supply the…

A

stratum functionalis of the endometrium

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11
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What is the function of the dartos muscle

A

causes wrinkling of the scrotal sac

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12
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What is the function of the cremaster muscle?

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elevates testes on exposure to cold/arousal

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13
Q

The outermost layer of the testes is called the… which also separates the…

A

tunica albuginea

lobules

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14
Q

What is the piece of peritoneum called that facilitates movement of the testes within the scrotum?

A

tunica vaginalis

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15
Q

Explain the pathway of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the urethra…

A 
straight tubules
rete testis
efferent ducts
ductus epididymis
ductus vas deferens
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16
Q

What is the pampiniform plexus of veins?

A

structure of blood vessels within the spermatic cord

17
Q

Which structures are found in the spermatic cord?

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testicular artery, ductus/vas deferens, lymph vessels, autonomic nerves, cremaster muscle, pampiniform plexus

18
Q

The ejaculatory ducts are formed from the ducts of the __ and ___

A

seminal vesicles

ampulla of the vas deferens

19
Q

The ___ connects to the spongy urethra

The ___ connects to the prostatic urethra

A

bulbourethral glands

prostate

20
Q

For male orgasm, the parasympathetic reflex causes ____, and the sympathetic reflex causes _____.

A

PNS: erection

SNS: ejaculation

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