sexual anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

5 factors of sex

A
gonads
chromosomes
hormones
internal anatomy
external anatomy
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2
Q

sex

A

biological aspects of a person based on reproductive function

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3
Q

gender

A

behavioural psychological and social characteristics of a person

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4
Q

mons veneris

A

protective fatty cushion over pubic bone

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5
Q

labia majora

A

outer lips- tissue folds from mons to perineum

outer surface has hair, inner surface has oil glands

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6
Q

labia minora

A

inner lips- tissue folds between vestibule and labia majora

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7
Q

clitoris

A

small cylindrical erectile tissue

rich nerve endings

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8
Q

vestibule

A

urethral and vaginal openings

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9
Q

urethral meatus

A

between clitoris and vagina

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10
Q

hymen

A

tissue covering at birth

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11
Q

bartholins glands

A

ducts that produce lubrication

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12
Q

perineum

A

tissue b/w anus and vagina

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13
Q

anus

A

external opening of rectum

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14
Q

vagina

A

thin walled tube

organ of intercourse

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15
Q

G-spot

A

sensitive area in lower third of vagina

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16
Q

uterus

A

hollow organ

site of menstruation and labour

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17
Q

cervix

A

bottom of uterus, secretes mucus to impede sperm

18
Q

os

A

opening leading into the uterus

19
Q

Fallopian tubes

A

two tubes that extend from uterus up to ovaries

20
Q

ampulla

A

site of fertilization

21
Q

infundibulum

A

surrounds ovaries and collects egg upon release

22
Q

ovaries

A

contain eggs and produce estrogen

23
Q

penis

A

urine and semen transport
no bone, little muscle
composed of three cylinders of erectile tissue

24
Q

the glans penis

A

bonelike end of penis

foreskin covers

25
Q

scrotum

A

pouch beneath penis
contains testicles
sweat glands

26
Q

cremaster muscle

A

moves scrotum closer to or farther from the body

27
Q

testicles

A

glands in scrotum
produce testosterone
produce sperm

28
Q

epididymis

A

comma shaped organ

holds sperm during maturation

29
Q

vas deferens

A

carries sperm from testicles

combines with other fluids

30
Q

seminal vesicles

A

joins V.D to form ejaculatory duct

secretes a nutritional bath for traveling sperm

31
Q

prostate gland

A

beneath bladder, secretes fluid to neutralize acidity of vagina

32
Q

coopers glands

A

cleans urine out of urethra

33
Q

nipple

A

pigmented protuberance on surface of breasts

ducts release milk

34
Q

areola

A

pigmented ring around nipple

35
Q

alveoli

A

small cavities in the breast where milk produced

36
Q

lactiferous ducts

A

small tubes that connect to alveoli to nipple

allow milk to be stored

37
Q

lactiferous sinuses

A

final milk storage spot prior to release

38
Q

gamete

A

a reproductive cell
spermatozoon- males
ocum- females

39
Q

autosome

A

chromosome that is not a sex chromosome

40
Q

sex chromosome

A

23d chromosome in human: X or Y

41
Q

embryo

A

first 10 weeks after last period

all organs are basic body plan

42
Q

fetus

A

phase of development after embryonic stage