Reproductive Tracts

Question 1

What are the 3 layers of capsule in testis?

Answer 1

Tunica Vaginalis
Tunica Albuginea
Tunica Vascularis

Question 2

What cell types are found in the Seminiferous tubules?

Answer 2

1) Germ Cells –> Spermatozoa

2) Sertoli

Question 3

What are the 3 parts of a sperm?

Answer 3

1) Head: Acrosomal Cap and Nucleus
2) Midpiece: Spiral Mitochondria
3) Tail: Axoneme, Centrioles and Plasma Membrane

Question 4

What is the function of the Rete Testis?

Answer 4

Mixing chamber for contents of seminiferous tubules and secretions

Question 5

What are 3 main features of the seminal vesicles?

Answer 5

1) Folded mucosa
2) Double layer of smooth muscle
3) Tall non-ciliated columnar epithelium

Question 6

What changes does corpus luteum see?

Answer 6

Larger, polygonal with abundant cytoplasm full of lipid and secretion of progesterone

Question 7

What are the 2 phases of Menstrual cycle?

Answer 7

1) Proliferative: Oestrogen stimulated, with mitotic activity and no luminal secretions
2) Secretory: Progesterone stimulation, with 3 phases

Question 8

What type of mucosa has the vagina got?

Answer 8

Non keratinised stratified squamous epithelium

Question 9

How does the epithelia of the vulva change?

Answer 9

Labia Majora: Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium with skin Adnexae and hair
LMin: Non-keratinising stratified squamous epithelium

Question 10

What does the rete testis lie between?

Answer 10

Straight tubule and epididymis

Question 11

What does the prostate secrete?

Answer 11

Acid phosphatase