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The reproductive system (chapter 27) Flashcards

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Sperm and ova

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Gamete formation

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sperm and egg must be brought togehter

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copulation

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combining genetic content of the sperm and egg

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fertilization

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development and birth of the fetus

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Gestation and Parturition

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  • nuclear division that occurs only in the gonads and results in the formation of gametes
  • produces genetic variability
  • reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes by one half
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meiosis

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Before meiosis begins, what happens?

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Chromosomes in diploid parent cell replicate
(Sister chromatids)

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In meiosis 1, homologous chromosomes synapse to form?

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tetrads

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Describe steps of meiosis 1

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  1. Homologous chromosomes synapse to form tetrads
  2. crossing over occurs
  3. Tetrads align randomly on spindle plate
  4. homologous chromosomes separate, move to opposite poles
  5. cleavage occurs
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what is the result of meiosis 1?

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2 daughter cells that are haploid

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Describe steps of meiosis 2

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  1. Formation of new spindle
  2. chromosome line up at equator
  3. sister chromatids sperate and move to opposite poles
  4. cleavage occurs
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what is the result of meiosis 2?

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4 haploid daughter cells

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12
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The interaction of hormones released which will help with the production of gametes

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Hypothalamic-Pituitray gonadal axis (HPG)

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releases Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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Hypothalamus

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Release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) in response to GnRH

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Anterior pituatary glnd

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release sex hormones and produce gametes in response to LH and FSH

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Gonads

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Male gonads

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testes

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17
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testes are enclosed and protected by

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scrotum

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18
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allows testes to be 3 degrees lower than the internal body temperature

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scrotum

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  • wrinkles scrotal skin
  • contraction reduces surfce area of scrotum
  • increases temp of testes
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dartos muscle

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  • elevate the testes
  • contraction pulls testes closer to body
  • testes increase temp
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cremaster muscle

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21
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supply each testis

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testicular arteries

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22
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drain testes

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testicular veins

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23
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increase sperm production

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parasympathetic

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24
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decrease sperm production

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Sympathetic

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Nerve fibers, blood vessels, duct deferens and lymphatics form the

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spermatic cord

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  • found in each testis
  • location of sperm production
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seminiferous tubules

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27
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immature sperm move through the…. to ……

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rete testie to epididymis

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  • stores immature sperm temporary
  • not capable of fertilizing an egg yet
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epididymis

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29
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transport sperm out of epididymis during ejaculation

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Ductus deferens

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30
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ductus deferens ends at

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ampulla

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31
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ampulla ends at

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Ejaculatory duct

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32
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the ejaculatory duct empties into

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urethra

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33
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the ductus deferens can be cut or cauterized

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vasectomy

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34
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terminal portion of male duct system

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urethra

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35
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what are the three divisions of the urethra?

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  1. prostatic urethra- surrounds prostate gland
  2. Intermediate part
  3. Spongy Urethra- runs through penis and opens to exterior of body
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  • male copulatory organ
  • deliver sperm to female reproductive tract during copulation
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penis

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37
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what are the parts of the penis?

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  1. root
  2. body- ends in glans (glands surrounded by prepuce)
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38
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contains connective tissue, smooth muscle, vascular space

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Erectile tissue

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39
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what are the two erectile bodies?

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  1. corpus spongiosum- immediately surrounds urethra
  2. corpus cavernosa- paired structures that make up most of penile tissue
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40
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  • empty into ejaculatory duct
  • secretions produced here make up most of the total semen volume
  • Don’t play a role in sperm production
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Seminal glands

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  • Composed of 20-30 tubuloalveolar glands
  • produces citrate, prostate specific antigen (PSA), and substances that help active sperm
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Prostate

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42
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what do citrate and Prostate-specific anigen (PSA) do?

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  1. citrate- energy production and motility
  2. PSA- make it more liquid, easier to leave the male body
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43
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  • 1 in 6 men develop this
  • develops later in life
  • slow growth to higly aggressive
  • difficulty urinating, blood in urine, erectile dysfunction,etc
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Prostate glands

44
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  • constricts prostatic urethra–>makes urination difficult and painful
  • prostate become larger than it should be
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

45
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produces alkaline mucus that neutralizes acidic urine in urethra before ejaculation

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Bulbourethral glands (doesn’t kill sperm)

46
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The combination of sperm with acessory gland secretions

47
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what is the norma pH range of semen?

48
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what are the components of seminal secretions?

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  1. Prostglandins - decrease viscosity of mucus in female cervix
  2. relaxin - sperm motility (swim more)
  3. fructose - ATP synthesis
  4. antibiotic components- destroy bacteria
  5. clotting factors - coagulate sperm after ejaculation
  6. other - prevent female reproducitve yssytem from killing sperm
49
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production of male gametes

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spermatogenesis

50
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four cell types of spermatogenesis?

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  1. Sustenocytes
  2. spermatogenic cells
  3. Myoid cells
  4. Interstitial endocrine cells
51
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  • Surround, support and nourish developing sperm
  • joined by tight junctions
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Sustenocytes

52
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sperm forming cells

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spermatogenic cells

53
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  • smooth muscle like cells
  • contract to move immature sperm from seminiferos tubules and into epididymis
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Myoid cells

54
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Secrete testosterone

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interstitial endocrine cells

55
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  • Divide by mitosis
  • occurs in wall of tubule
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spermatogonia

56
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sperm has 3 general areas

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  1. head - acrosome
  2. midpiece
  3. tail
57
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HPG axis in male what do LH and FSH stimulate?

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  1. LH stimulates interstitial endocrine cells of testes to secrete testosterone
  2. FSH stimulates sustenocytes to release androgen-binding protein (ABP)
58
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When aroused the parasympathetic system stimulates release of …..

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Nitric oxide

59
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propulsion of semen from the duct system

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Ejaculation

60
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Female gonads

61
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anchors ovary to uterus

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ovarian ligament

62
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anchors ovary to pelvic wall

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suspensory ligament

63
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encloses the ovarian ligaments and supports uterine tubes, uterus and vagina

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Broad ligament

64
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Each ovary has an outer….. and inner…

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outer cortex and inner medulla

65
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the ovaries produce and release a higher than normal amount of androgens

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polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

66
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  • receive ovulated oocyte from ovary and is site of fertilization
  • supported by mesosalpinx
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uterine tubes

67
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what are the 3 areas of th uterine tubes?

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  1. Infundibulum
  2. Ampulla
  3. Isthmus
68
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receives, retains and nourishes a ferilized egg

69
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what are the 3 regions of the uterus?

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  1. fundus
  2. body
  3. cervix
70
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outermost serous layer

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perimetrium

71
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Contains bundles of smooth muscle

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myometrium

72
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  • mucosa of the uterine cavity
  • Embryo implants in this layer
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Endometrium

73
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2 subdivisions of the endometrium

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Functional layer and the basal layer

74
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  • Layer that is shed during menstruation
  • lighter pink layer
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Functional layer (stratum functionalis)

75
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forms new functional layer after shedding

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Basal layer (stratum basalis)

76
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arcuate arteries enter myometrium and branch to form…

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radial arteries

77
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radial arteries enter endometrium and branch into …

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straight arteries and spiral arteries

78
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supply the basal layer

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straight arteries

79
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supply the functional layer

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spiral arteries

80
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  • female copulatory organ
  • provides passageway for mentrual flow or infant to leave body
81
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vagina pH

82
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forms incomplete partition at distal vaginal orifice

83
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external female genitalia composed of several structures

84
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fatty tissue that overlies pubic symphysis

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Mons pubis

85
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extend from mons pubis posteriorly

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labia majora

86
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enclosed by labia majora

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labia minora

87
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region containig openings to urethra and vagina

88
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release mucus to vestibule surface

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Greater vestibular glands

89
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composed mostly of erectile tissue and nerve ending

90
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engorge with blood during sexual stimulation

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bulbs of vestibule

91
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the production of ova

92
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individual developing oocytes surrounded by cells and enclosed in basal lamina to form

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ovarian follicle

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  • first class of follicle formed
  • contain single layer of cells surrounding a primary oocyte
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Primordial follicle

94
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  • present throughout life until menopause
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Primary follicle

95
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primary follicle contains single layer of ……. surrounding primary oocyte

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Granulosa cells

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Oocyte secretes glycoprotein rich substance to form a transparent extracellualr layer

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Zona pellucida

97
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  • present throughout life until menopause
  • contain multiple layers of granulosa cells surrounding primary oocyte
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Secondary follicle

98
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  • present from puberty until menopause
  • contains secondary oocyte
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Vesicular follicle

99
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monthly series of events at the ovary that leads to maturation of an ovum

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The ovarian cycle

100
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Female HPG axis what do FSH and LH stimulates?

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  1. FSH causes granulosa cells of follicles to release estrogens
  2. LH stimulates androgen release–> androgen converted to estrogens
101
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LH surge triggers ovulation and formation of

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corpus luteum

102
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  • Many large vesicular follicles grow in ovaries
  • FSH “rescues” a single follicle
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follicular phase

103
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rupture of ovary wall and release of secondary oocyte

104
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  • Occurs after ovulation
  • ruptured follicle collapses and remaining granulosa cells form corpus luteum
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luteal phase

105
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Phase (Days 0-4): occurs during follicular phase
Uterus sheds most of the endometriumfunctional layer detaches in absence of hormones

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menstrual phase

106
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  • (Days 5-14): occurs during follicular phase
  • Endometrium is rebuilt–>estrogen stimulates formation of new functional layer from basal layer
  • Cervical mucus becomes thinnerwill allow sperm through
  • Ends when ovulation occurs
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Proliferative phase

107
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  • (Days 15-28): occurs during luteal phase
  • Endometrium prepares for implantation of fertilized egg
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Secretory phase

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