reproductive system: summary

Question 1

SCROTUM

Answer 1

Hypodermis, supports testes, cremaster and dartos muscles.

Question 2

TESTES

Answer 2

Contain seminiferous tubules- produce sperm (spermatogenic cells, Sertoli cells (nourish), Leydig cells T).

Question 3

SPERM JOURNEY

Answer 3

Seminiferous tubules - rete testis - epididymis (maturation) - ductus epididymus - ductus deferens - ejaculatory ducts - urethra.

Question 4

OVARIES

Answer 4

Held in place by broad, ovarian, suspensory ligaments. Produce secondary oocytes (expelled during ovulation)

Question 5

UTERUS

Answer 5

Uterosacral, cardinal & round ligaments.

Question 6

VULVA

Answer 6

Mons pubis, labia majora/minora, clitoris, vestibule, vaginal orifice, glands.

Question 7

PERINEUM

Answer 7

Diamond post to vagina.

Question 8

HORMONAL CYCLE

Answer 8

GRH - FSH - LH - E - P

Question 9

FEMALE HORMONES

Answer 9

E- maintains repo
P- prep for implantation, milk secretion
R- pubis symphysis

Question 10

FERTILIZATION

Answer 10

Capacitation - acromosal reaction (zona pellucida) - ovum - zygote - cleavage - blastomeres - blastocyst - implantation

Question 11

PLACENTA

Answer 11

Lungs, protective barrier, stores nutrients, maintains pregnancy.