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27) Reproductive System Flashcards

1-14 male quiz, 15-24 female quiz, 25-87 lecture notes (87 cards)

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cell type that secretes androgens (testosterone) in the testes

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interstitial cells

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tube that sperm travels when leaving the epidiymus

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ductus (vas) deferens

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gland that produces contents that activate sperm

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prostate

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largest erectile tissue in the penis

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corpus cavernosum

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glands that create spermatozoa

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testes

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gland that produce much of what makes up semen

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seminal vesicles

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hormone that guides spermatogenesis and also secondary sex characteristics in males

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testosterone

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structure that guides testicular descent

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gubernaculum

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structure that passes through the inguinal canal

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spermatic cord

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cell type that regulates spermatogenesis in the testes

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sustentacular cells

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hormones released from the anterior pituitary gland that target the testes

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LH and FSH

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location inside the testes where sperm cells are produced

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seminiferous tubules

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structure that helps cool testes by cooling warm arterial blood

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pampiniform plexus

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glands that secrete a substance to clear the urethra prior to ejaculation

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bulbourethral glands

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reproductive female structure

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ovary

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structure formed after degradation of the corpus luteum

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corpus albicans

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takes place halfway through the menstrual cycle

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ovulation

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hormone that causes ovulation

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LH

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structure ovulated in the human female

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secondary oocyte

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major hormone of the secretory phase secreted by the corpus luteum

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progesterone

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structure in the female similar to the glands penis of the male

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clitoris

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major hormone of the follicular phase that guides folliculogenesis

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FSH

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major hormone of the proliferative phase that signals uterine development and also secondary sex characteristics

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estrogen

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opening to the uterus

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cervix

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male sex cell
sperm *1 set of genetic instructions found on 23 chromosomes
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female sex cell
oocytes (egg) *1 set of genetic instructions found on 23 chormosomes
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meiosis
*special type of division of sex cells *two successive divisions: Meiosis I & Meiosis II *prior to meiosis each chromosome replicates & contains 2 DNA strands (chromatids connected by centromere) *results in genetic variability because of random alignment of chromosomes in metaphase I
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first meiotic division
*separates pairs of chromosomes *4 phases of Meiosis1: 1)prophase I, 2) metaphase I, 3) Anaphase I, 4) Telophase I
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diploid cells
containing 2 sets of chromosomes in 23 pairs
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haploid cells
containing 1 set of chromosomes
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prophase I
homologous pairs of chromosomes lineup (synapsis), crossing over occurs
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metaphase I
homologous pairs align along the equator of the cell
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anaphase I
homologous chromosomes seperate, pulling to opposite poles by spindle fibers
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telophase I
daughter cells have one chromosome from each homologous pair
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second meiotic division
*meiosis II begins afte telophase I *4 phases of meiosis II: 1)prophase II, 2)metaphase II, 3)anaphase II, 4) telophase II 5) results in 4 Daughter cells
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prophase II
cells have one chromosome from each homologous pair
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metaphase II
chromosomes align at the equator of the cell
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anaphase II
daughter chromosomes move towards the poles
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telophase II
spindle disappears, nuclei form, cytokinesis takes place
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male reproductive system
*produces, maintains, stores, & transports sperm cells *produces male sex hormones *primary male sex organ: testes *accessory male sex organ: internal & external reproductive organ
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descent of testes
*testis originate near level of developing kidneys *1-2months before birth, testosterone triggers descent into scrotum *gubernaculum guides descent of the testes into the lower abdominal cavity, thru inguinal canal *spermatic cord contains the ducuts deferens, blood vessels and nerves
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structure of the testes
*composed of lobules seperated by connective tissue, filled with one of four seminiferous tubules *seminiferous tubules unite to form rete testis *rete testis joins the tubules to the epididymis *epididymis becomes the ductus (vas) deferens
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formation of sperm cells
*sustentacular cells support & nourish spermatogenic cells *spermatogenic cells give rise to spermatogonia *spermatogonia starts sperm cell production (spermatogenesis) *produces 4 sperm cells from each primary spermatocyte
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structure of sperm cell
*tiny tadpole-like structure *head: contains nucleus with 23 chromosomes *midpiece: contains many mitochondria *tail (flagellum): propels the cell forward to the egg
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male internal accessory organs
epididymides, ducuts deferntia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, semen
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epididymides
*tightly coiled tube of the outisde of the testis *leads to ductus deferens *stores & nourishes immature, non-motile sperm cells, promotes their maturity
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ductus deferentia
*muscular tube, leads from epididymis to urethra *passes thru inguinal canal, enters abdominal cavity into pelvic cavity, ends behind the urinary bladder *fuses with seminal vesicle duct, forms ejaculatory duct
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seminal vesicles
*saclike structure attached to ductus deferens *secretes alkaline fluid containing nutrients (fructose) & prostaglandin, stimulate muscle contractions in female reproductive tract *added to sperm cells entering ejaculatory duct and greatly increases volume of fluid dishcharged
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prostate gland
*surrounds urethra, below urinary bladder *secretes a thin, milky fluid, enhancing motility of sperm cells & neutralizes acidic secretions of vagina
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bulbourethral gland
*two small structures inferior to the prostate gland *secrete fluid that lubricates the penis in preparation of intercourse
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semen
*composed of sperm cells & secretions of seminal vesicle, prostate gland, & bulbourethral glands
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male external reproductive organs
scrotum & peins
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scrotum
*pouch of skin & subcutaneous tissue, encloses testes *dartos muscle in scrotal wall causes skin of scrotum to hold close to testes or hang loosely (helping regulate temperature for sperm survival)
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penis
*transports urine and semen *becomes erect for insertion into vagina *2 columns of dorsal erectile tissue: corpora cavernosa & corpus spongiosum *root of penis attached to pelvic arch & membrane of perineum *glans penis is distal enlargement of spongiosum *prepuce is covering of glands penis, foreskin
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erection, orgasm and ejaculation (male)
*erection, vascular spaces in erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood *orgasm is culmination of sexual stimulation, accompanied by emission and ejaculation *emission = movement of semen into the urethra *ejaculation = movement of semen out of urethra
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hormonal control of male reproductive function
*controlled by hormones secreted by hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, and testes *hormones initiate & maintain sperm cell production & oversees development & maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics
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hypothalamic & pituitary hormones
*hypothalamus controls male secondary sex characteristics, changes male body into reproductively functional adult *gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)- stimulates anterior pituitary gland to release gonadotropins *gonadotropins- stimulate activity in gonads and interstitial cell hormones (LH) & (FSH) *FSH & testosterone- promote spermatogenesis
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male sex hormone
*androgens- testosterone is most important one *interstitial cells produce most of them, adrenal cortex produces small amount *secretion begins during fetal development *secretion stops during childhood, begins again during puberty
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actions of testosterone
*prior to birth: development of male reproductive organs, descent of testes into scrotum *during puberty: enlargement of testes (primary sex characteristics) & accessory organs *development of secondary sex characteristics: body hair, enlargement of larynx, thick vocal cords, thickening of skin, increased muscular growth, thicken & growth of bones *increases RBC production & cellular metabolism
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organs of female reproductive system
primary: two ovaries- produce female sex cells and sex hormones
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ovaries
*several ligaments hold ovaries in position *ligaments include: broad, suspensory, ovarian ligaments
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ovary descent
*just like testes in males, the ovaries descend from masses of tissue that lie near kidneys *ovaries descend to location just inferior to the pelvic brim *remain attached to the lateral pelvic wall
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ovary structure
*subdivided into inner medulla and outer cortex *medulla is composed of loose connective tissue, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, & nerves *cortex contains ovarian follicles & covered by cuboidal epithelium
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primordial follicles
*during prenatal development, oogonia divide by mitosis to produce more oogonia in fetal ovaries *oogonia develop into primary oocytes *primordial follicle contain primary oocytes & layer of flattened epithelial cells
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primary oocytes
*oocytes begin to undergo meiosis, halts until puberty *number of oocytes steadily declines throughout life of females *several mil form to embryos (1mil at time of birth) *400,000 present at puberty, 400-500 release over lifetime
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oogenesis
*formation of egg cells *beginning at puberty, oocytes stimulated to continue meiosis (meiosis I) *prime oocyte undergoes oogenesis, gives rise to secondary oocyte (reduce number of chromosomes by half) & a polar body *secondary oocyte may be fertilized.
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zygote
fertilized egg
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follicle maturation
*FSH initiates follicle maturation, ovaries enlarge *w/ each reproductive cycle, primordial follicles mature to primary follicles *primary oocyte enlarge, follicular cells proliferate, zona pellucida forms between oocyte & granulosa *ovarian cells form layers: inner- produce steroids outer layer- consists of connective tissue *150days for primordial to become pre-antral follicle *65-70days for pre-antrial follicle into antral follicle *only 1 follicle reaches full development *300days for primordial to develop to antral follicle
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ovulation
*release of secondary oocyte from ovary *secondary oocyte released when follicle ruptures *post ovulation, secondary oocyte is drawn into uterine tube
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female internal accessory organs
*uterine tube *infundibulum *fimbriae *uterus *vagina
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uterine tube
*convey egg cells towards uterus *each tube expands to form a funnel shaped (infundibulum) encircles ovary *infundibulum has irregular extensions (fimbriae)
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uterus
*receives embryo that develops from fertilized egg cell *embryo systains in uterus during development *3 layers: endometrium- inner mucosal layer, myometrium- middle smooth muscle layer, perimetrium- outer serosa layer
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vagina
*extends from the uterus to outside of body *receives erect peins, conveys urine, secretions *provides open channel for the fetus during birth
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female external reproductive organs
*labia majora *mons pubis *labia minora *clitoris *vestibule
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labia majora
*rounded folds of adipose tissue, encloses & protects external reproductive parts *corresponds to scrotum of the male *anterior ends form rounded elevation over symphysis pubis (mons pubis)
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labia minora
*flattened, longitudinal folds between labia majora *protects the opening of the vagina & uterus
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clitoris
*small projection at anterior end of vulva *analogous to the penis *2 columns of erectile tissue *produces feelings of pleasure during sexual stimulation
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vestibule
*space between labia minora that encloses the vagina & urethral opening *vestibular glands secrete mucus into vestibule during sex
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erection, lubrication, orgasm (female)
*during sex, erectile tissues of clitoris & vestibular bulbs become engorged, vagina expands *vestibular glands secrete mucus, vestibule & vagina *clitoris responds to stimulation, ends with orgasm *muscles of the perineum, uterine wall & uterine tubes contract rhythmically, helps transport sperm thru reproductive tract.
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hormone control of female reproductive function
*hormones from hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, & ovaries, control sex cell maturation *develop female secondary sex characteristics & changes during menstrual cycle
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female sex hormone
*gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) causes anterior pituitary gland to secrete FSH & LH *FSH & LH control oocyte maturation & production of female sex hormones *estrogen & progesterone- important hormones *estrogen-female secondary sex characteristics *progesterone-cause changes in the uterus
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female reproductive cycle
*GnRH stimulates anterior pituitary gland to secrete FSH-maturation of dominant follicle & LH- stimulates thecal cells to release androgens- converts to estrogen by granulosa cells *estrogen- maintains secondary sex traits & inhibits release of LH from anterior pituitary gland, & causes dominant follicle to survive *follicle then produces high levels of estrogen (positive feedback to anterior pituitary gland
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ovulaltion
*LH interacts w/ FSH, progesterone, prostaglandins, plasma, & enzymes leading to ovulation *after ovulation, surge in LH, follicular cells and thecal cells give rise to corpus luteum, secretes estrogen & progesterone *estrogen stimulates uterine wall, progesterone stimulates endometrium to be more vascular and glandular
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menopause
*ovaries cease responding to FSH and cycling ceases *characterized by low concentrations of estrogen *50% of women reach menopause by 50years *20% unusual side effects, 50% degrees of regressive changes: hot flashes, migraines, back aches, fatigue
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mammary glands
*accessory organs of female reproductive system *produce specialized secretion (milk)post-pregnancy *located in subcutaneous tissue of anterior thorax within the breast
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structure of mammary glands
*composed of lobes called alveolar glands that contain tubular glands *separated by dense connective adipose tissue *connected to the nipple by ducts called alveolar ducts
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development of breast
*male & female mammary glands are similar *males are non-functional *estrogen stimulates breast development in females *alveolar glands & ducts enlarge, fat deposited around & within the breast

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