Unit 12 Flashcards
Cowper’s glands function
Pre-ejaculant; alkaline fluid to neutralize urethral acidity, coat male urethra- neutralize urine acidity
Prostate gland functions
33% semen volume, alkaline fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity
Labia majora functions
barrier; shock absorption
ovary function
ovulation, oogenesis, production of estrogens, progesterone, relaxin, inhibin
glans penis function
increased sexual sensitivity for the male
clitoris function
Increases sexual sensitivity for the female
vagina function
receives penis/semen, lower birth canal, exit of menstrual flow
Fallopian tubes function
Transport of ovum from ovaries to the uterus, site of fertilization
vas deferens function
transport of sperm from epididymus to the urethra
lateral masses of erectile tissue within the penis
Corpora Cavernosa
Testicle functions
spermatogenesis
bladder functions
storage of urine
Perineum function
diamond shaped area between the legs; pelvic floor
ejaculatory duct functions
positions sperm into the urethra prior to ejaculation
scrotum functions
keeps testicles 3 degrees below body temp
labia minora functions
helps prevent pathogens from entering the vagina,
Uterus functions
menstrual cycle events,
prepuce function
Increases protection of glans penis
“Hibernating egg” that begins maturation process is called
primary follicle
Menstrual phase
shedding of the blood, tissue fluid, epithelial cells, days 1-5
Preovulatory/Proliferative phase
endometrial repair, days 6-13
Ovulation
mature egg released; 14 days before menstruation
Postovulatory phase
uterine lining maintained for implantation; days 15-28
portion of sperm that contains haploid number of chromosomes
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