week 13 Flashcards
- Why are the testes located outside the abdomen?
- Why are the testes located outside the abdomen?
to maintain temp at approx 34 degrees for production of viable sperm
- Name two muscles involved with testes movement and where is each located?
- Name two muscles involved with testes movement and where is each located?
cremaster – within spermatic cord
dartos – within skin of scrotum
- Where are sperm produced?
and where do they mature?
- Where are sperm produced? in seminiferous tubules within the testes
and where do they mature? within the epididymis
- Fill in the gaps, ____________, secondary spermatocyte, _________, immature spermatozoa.
- Fill in the gaps, ___primary spermatocyte_________, secondary spermatocyte, __spermatid_______, immature spermatozoa.
- Name the three accessory glands associated with the male reproductive ducts and state at least one function for each:
- Name the three accessory glands associated with the male reproductive ducts and state at least one function for each:
- *i. ** seminal vescicle – production of fructose – energy source for sperm motility _60% of vol
- *ii. ** prostate gland – slightly acidic, seminal plasmin (antibiotic); 30% of volume
- *iii.** bulbourethral gland – alkaline mucus to neutralise urine remaining in urethra
- In your own words explain what you understand by the terms:
Corpus spongiosum
Corpus cavernosum
- In your own words explain what you understand by the terms:
Corpus spongiosum single mass of erectile tissue surrounding the penile urethra; more slender than CS; expands to form the glans penis
Corpus cavernosum two cylindrical masses of erectile tissue under the anterior surface of the flaccid penis (has larger blood spaces)
- Describe two primary functions of the testes. production of spermatozoa;
- Describe two primary functions of the testes. production of spermatozoa;
production of testosterone by the interstitial cells (of Leydig)
- The temperature required for optimum sperm formation is 34oC but the normal body temperature is 37oC. How is this achieved?
- The temperature required for optimum sperm formation is 34oC but the normal body temperature is 37oC. How is this achieved?
Contraction and relaxation of the cremaster muscles in response to_local temperature variations (contract & tighten if cold, drawing testes closer to the body)
- Sperm spend 1-3 weeks in the epididymis. If the sperm are not used/removed, what happens to them?
- Sperm spend 1-3 weeks in the epididymis. If the sperm are not used/removed, what happens to them?
**they are destroyed **
- State two functions of the ovaries.
- State two functions of the ovaries.
Production of ova;
**production of female hormones (oestrogens and progestins) **
- Describe the location of the uterus.
- Describe the location of the uterus.
Within the pelvic cavity between the urinary bladder and the rectum
- How are the uterine tubes adapted to their functions?
- How are the uterine tubes adapted to their functions?
Infundibulum and fimbriae have shape and epithelial cells with cilia that draw ovum into the lumen of the tube. Epithelium of the isthmus also has cilia and underlying smooth muscle contracts in peristaltis to move ovum toward the uterus.
- Define corpus luteum and state its function.
- Define corpus luteum and state its function.
The remnant of the tertiary follicle (after ovulation); functions to produce progestins that prepare the uterus for pregnancy.
- What is the result of mitosis?
- What is the result of mitosis?
Identical Daughter cells
- Name two types of cells in the body where mitosis is frequently occurring.
Red bone marrow, GI tract & hair
- At what stage does DNA replication occur?
- At what stage does DNA replication occur?
S phaser of interphase
- Describe the roles of the male in the reproductive process. Incorporate in your
answer the function of the structures previously listed.
- Describe the roles of the male in the reproductive process. Incorporate in your
answer the function of the structures previously listed.
- *Not as much as the female
(1) To produce gametes (sperm)
(2) To transfer gametes to female**
- Describe the anatomical boundaries of the area known as the perineum. What are meant by the urogenital triangle and anal triangle?
- Describe the anatomical boundaries of the area known as the perineum. What are meant by the urogenital triangle and anal triangle?
The diamond shaped perineum extends from the pubic arch to the ischial tuberosity to the sacrum to the ischial tuberosity each side and back to the pubic arch. These bony landmarks are easily palpated.
The diamond is broken into two triangles by a line drawn between the ischial tuberosities.
- List the layers found in the wall of the uterus.
- List the layers found in the wall of the uterus.
Endometrium - Stratum (functionale, basale) / Epithelium
Myometrium / smooth muscle
Perimetrium - Serosa / CT
- For oocytes, at what stage is meiosis completed?
- For oocytes, at what stage is meiosis completed?
fertilisation
- How many gametes are formed from each primary oocyte? What is the reason for
this? What is the origin of the polar bodies?
- How many gametes are formed from each primary oocyte? What is the reason for
this? What is the origin of the polar bodies?
Only 1. All the cytoplasm goes to 1 ovum. Polar bodies contain the ‘unused’ chromosomes
- The sex of the child is fixed at the moment of fertilisation. What is it that determines this?
- The sex of the child is fixed at the moment of fertilisation. What is it that determines this?
X or Y chromosome from father.
- How is multiple fertilisation generally prevented?
- How is multiple fertilisation generally prevented?
**Zone pellucida forms a ‘fertilisation membrane’ around ovum -
prevents subsequent fertilisation/subsequent sperm entering
**
- What part does each of these cell types play in the process of spermatogenesis?
- What part does each of these cell types play in the process of spermatogenesis?
Spermatogonia Spermatogonia - “stock” cells on basement membrane
- How many spermatozoa are formed from each primary spermatocyte?
- How many spermatozoa are formed from each primary spermatocyte? 4
The reproductive system
A. produces gamtes
B. stores and transports gametes
C. nourishes gametes
D. all of the above
E. A and B only
D. all of the above
The reproductive system includes
A. gonads and external genitalia
B. ducts that recieve and transport the gametes
C. accessory glands and organs that secrete fluids
D. all of the above
E. B and C only
D. all of the above
The organ that provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for the developing embryo is the
A. vagina
B. uterine tube
C. ovary
D. uterus
E. cervix
D. uterus
Which is the function of the ovaries
A. secretion of hormones
B. production of oocytes
C. formation of immature gametes
D. secretion of inhibin
E. all of the above
E. all of the above
The structure that transports the ovum to the uterus is the
A. uterosacral ligament
B. vagina
C. uterine tube
D. infundibulum
E. myometrium
C. uterine tube
The inferior portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is the
A. isthmus
B. fornix
C. fundus
D. body
E. cervix
E. cervix
The muscular layer of the uterus is the
A. endometrium
B. perimetrium
C. myometrium
D. uterometrium
E. sarcometrium
C. mymoterium
Each of the following statements concerning oogenesis is true excepts that,
A. at the time of birth the ovaries contain only primary oocytes
B. ova develop from the stem cells called oogonia
C. an ovum will only complete meiosis if it is fertilised
D. oogensis occurs continuously from puberty until menopause
E. the first meiotic division is completed just prior to ovulation
D. oogenisis occurs continously from puberty until menopause.
The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers.
A. follicle maturation
B. menstration
C. ovulation
D. menopause
E. atresia
C. ovulation
A rise in the blood levels of follicle-stimulating hormone at the beginning of the ovarian cycle is responsible for
A. follicle maturation
B. menstruation
C. Ovulation
D. menopause
E. atresia
A. follicle maturation
The average length of a menstrual cycle is
A. 10 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 28 days
E. 35 days
D. 28 days
During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle
A. ovulation occurs
B. a new functional layer is formed in the uterus
C. secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium
D. the old functional layer is sloughed off
E. the corpus luteum is formed
B. a new functional layer is formed in the uterus
During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle
A. ovulation occurs
B. a new uterine lining is formed
C. glands enlarge and accelerate their rates of secretion
D. the old functional layer is sloughed off
E. the corpus lutem is formed
C. glands enlarge and accelerate their rates of secretion
During menses
A. ovulation occurs
B. a new uterine lining is formed
C. secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium
D. the old functional layer is sloughed off
E. the corpus luteum is formed
D. the old functional layer is sloughed off
All of the following are true of the vagina except that is
A. serves as a passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids
B. recieves the penis during coitus
C. holds spermatozoa prior to their passage to the uterus
D. forms the lower portion of the birth canal
E. loses a portion of its lining during menstrual flow
E. loses a portion of its lining furing menstrual flow
The vagina is
A. a central space surrounded by the labia minora
B. the innner lining of the uterus
C. the inferior portion of the uterus
D. a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the external genitalia
E. a tube that carries ova from the overy to the uterus
D. a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the external genitalia
The vulva includes all of the following except that
A. mons pubis
B. formix
C. labia minora
D. clitoris
E. labia majora
B. formix
In the mammary gland, milk production occurs in the
A. lobes
B. lobules
C. lactiferous duct
D. lactiferous sinus
E. lactiferous adipose tissue
B. lobules
The central space bounded by the labia minora is the
A. formix
B. vestibule
C. hymen
D. clitoris
E. isthmus
B. vestibule
Fleshy folds that encircle and partially conceal the labia minora and vestibular structures is (are) the
A. fornices
B. ampullae
C. labia majora
D. mons pubis
E. hymen
C. labia majora
The clitoris is
A. a thin epithelial fold that partially or completely blocks the entrance to the vagina
B. a fleshy fold that encircles the vestibule
C. a mound of fat that is superior to the pubis
D. a mass of erecticle tissue located at the anterior margin of the labia minora
E. a shallow recess that surrounds the cervical portion of the vagina
D. a mass of erectile tissue located at the anterior margin of the labia minora
The generally dark, pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is
A. clitoris
B. fornix
C. zona pellucida
D. hymen
E. areola
E. areola
The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is
A. LH
B. FSH
C. progesterone
D. estradiol
E. estrogen
C. progesterone
Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of
A. FSH
B. LH
C. relaxin
D. estrogen and progesterone
E. human chorionic gonadotropin
D, estrogen and progestrone
The developing follicle cells secrete
A. estrogen
B. progestrone
C. FSH
D. LH
E. GnRH
A. estrogen
The hormone estradiol does all of the following except that it
A. stimulates bone and muscle growth
B. maintains female secondary sex characteristics
C. stimulates the symptoms of menopause
D. maintains functional accessory reproductive glands and organs
E. initiates repaid and growth of the endometrium
C. stimulates the symptoms of menopause
All of the following occur at puberty in both sexes except that
A. levels of FSH increase while levels of LH decrease
B. gametogenesis begins
C. secondary sex characteristics begin to appear
D. a sex drive develops
E. both A and B
A. levels of FSH increase while levels of LH decrease
At menopause all of the following occur except that
A. menstrual cycles cease
B. ovarian cycles cease
C. the ovaries swell
D. depression may set in
E. “hot flashes” may occur
C. the ovaries swell
The _______ is the inferior portion of the uterus that extends from the isthmus to the vagina
A. body
B. cervix
C. myomertrium
D. fundus
E. internal os
B. cervix
Which portion of the uterine tube is closest to the ovary?
A. ampulla
B. anterior segment
C. infundibulum
D. posterior segment
E. isthmus
C. infundibulum
The ______ is the rounded portion of the uterine body superior to the attachment of the uterine tubes
A. body
B. cervix
C. myometrium
D. fundus
E. internal os
D. fundus
Oogenesis
A. begins after puberty
B. is completed only after the secondary oocyte has been fertilised
C. produces four viable secondary oocytes from each oogonium
D. is inhibited by FSH
E. produces diploid gametes
B. is completed only after the seconday oocyte has been fertilised
Which portion of the uterine tube increases in size as the tubule approaches the uterus?
A. ampulla
B. anterior segment
C. infundibulum
D. posterior segment
E.isthmus
A. ampulla
Somatic cells contain ______ chromosomes
A. 23 pairs of
B. 19
C. 46
D. 21
E. both A and C
E. both A and C
The segment of the uterine tube that connects to the uterine wall is the
A. ampulla
B. anterior
C. infundibulum
D. posterior
E. isthmus
E. isthmus
The ovarian follicles are specialised structures found in the
A. cortex
B. ovarian follicles
C. primordial follicle
D. ovarian cycle
E. follicle cells
A. cortex