Urogenital System 8% Flashcards
arises posterior mesoderm, functional unit called “nephron”
kidney
? kidney is lower than the ?
right, left
the renal pyramids are located in the
medulla
pH of semen
7.2
sperm travel seminiferous tubule > ___ > efferent ductules > head > tail epididymis > ___ which joins urethra at prostate
rete testis, vas deferens
outer portion; makes testosterone
interstitial cells of leydig
male hormone which controls spermatogenesis
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
spermatogenesis takes place where
sertoli cells nurture immature sperm
male hormone which causes secreting testosterone by interstitial cells of leydig
luteinizing hormone (LH)
primary reproductive organ of female
ovaries
ovaries produce hormones
estrogen and progesterone
___ ligament anchors ovaries medially to the uterus
ovarian
___ ligament anchors ovaries laterally to the pelvic wall
suspensory
strongest ligament, supports uterine tubes, uterus and vagina
broad ligament
enlargement of the uterus (pregnancy), maintains and preents degeneration of repro organs secreted by corpus luteum in 1st 1/2 of cycle; proliferation
estrogen