Normal A&P of Reproductive System

Question 1

Penis function

Answer 1

Urination and copulation

Question 2

Urethra (men)

Answer 2

Transport urine and semen

Question 3

Scrotum function

Answer 3

Maintain temp of testes approx 3 C below normal body temp

Question 4

Testis function

Answer 4

Produce sperm and testosterone

Question 5

Seminiferous tubules function

Answer 5

Produce sperm

Question 6

Epididymis function

Answer 6

Sperm storage and maturation

Question 7

Vas deferens function

Answer 7

Transport sperm to urethra

Question 8

Seminal vesicles function

Answer 8

Produce 60% of alkaline semen including fructose to provide energy for sperm

Question 9

Prostate function

Answer 9

Produced up to 1/3 of the semen and includes nutrients and enzymes to activate sperm

Question 10

Cowper’s gland function

Answer 10

Secretes mucous and alkaline buffers to neutralize acidic conditions of urethra

Question 11

Vagina function

Answer 11

Receives penis and semen and serves as birth canal and passage for menstrual flow

Question 12

Uterus function

Answer 12

Provides passageway for sperm, receives blastocyst, retains and nourishes fetus and expels fetus at term

Question 13

Cervix function

Answer 13

Cervical mucosa secretes mucous blocking cervical canal entrance to uterus

Question 14

Endometrium function

Answer 14

Uterine lining in which implantation occurs

Question 15

Myometrium function

Answer 15

Muscular contractions

Question 16

Fallopian tubes function

Answer 16

Passageway for oocyte and site of fertilization

Question 17

Ovaries function

Answer 17

Produce oocytes and the hormones estrogen and progesterone

Question 18

Fimbriae function

Answer 18

Sweep ovarian surface to draw oocyte into ovarian tube