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Reproductive System III Flashcards

1
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When the GnRH binds to the gonadotropic cells, what happens?

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There is a secretion of FSH and LH

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2
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The hormones FSH and LH target

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The testes

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3
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The hormone FSH targets

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Sustentocytes, which release ABP

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What is the function of the ABP?

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It keeps the concentration of testosterone higher near the spermatogenic cells

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5
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LH is a hormone which

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Binds to interstitial endocrine cells, prompting them to release testosterone

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6
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Inhibin is an hormone which is released by

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The sustentocytes when the sperm count is high

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7
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Inhibin inhibits the release of

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GnRH and FSH

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8
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The Ovary is a primary sex organ which produces

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  • Ooctyes

- Hormones

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9
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Adult women have follicles which

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Surround and support developing egg

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10
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Egg production starts during the

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Fetal stage

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11
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The function of the Duct System is to

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Transport the ovulated egg

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12
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The Fallopian Tubes is the area where

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Egg is fertilized

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13
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After ovulation, the egg enters the

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Tubes

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14
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What sweeps egg down to the uterus?

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Peristalsis

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15
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The Vulva are the

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External structures

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16
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The Vulva consists of

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  • Labia Majora
  • Labia Minora
  • Mons Pubis
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17
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The Labia Majora is the

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Outermost fold of skin that surrounds the entrance of the vagina

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18
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The Labia Minora is the

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Inner fold of skin

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19
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The Mons Pubis is the

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Pad of fatty tissue that lies over pubic bone

20
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The Mons Pubis includes the

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Clit and the labias

21
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What happens to the Clit during arousal?

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It becomes engorged

22
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The clitoris hood is analogous to

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The scrotum

23
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The G Spot is the area where

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A lot of the internal clitoral tissue is located

24
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An ectopic pregnancy is one in which

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A fertilized egg gets implanted in the wall of the fallopian tube rather than uterus

25
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The Cervix is the

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Muscular end of the uterus

26
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The cervix connects the

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Uterus to the vagina

27
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The cervix has glands which

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Produce mucus

28
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The External Os is the

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Opening of the uterus to the vagina

29
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Where does the sperm need to go in order to fertilize egg?

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Up the uterus and into the fallopian tube

30
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The wall of the uterus is made of three layers:

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  • Perimetrium
  • Myometrium
  • Endometrium
31
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The developing embryo implants in which wall of the uterus?

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Endometrium

32
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What are the two layers of the Endometrium?

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  • Stratum Solace

- Stratum functionalis

33
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The Stratum functionalis is the layer in which the

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Embryo will implant after fertilization

34
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What layer of the endometrium gets shredded during the period?

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Stratum functionalis

35
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The Stratum functionalis is built up again after being shed due to

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Hormones

36
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Fibroids are

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Tumors that grow within or outside of the uterus

37
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Endometriosis is the process of

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Growth of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus

38
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Mammary Glands are

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Secondary sex characteristics that produce milk towards end of pregnancy

39
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An orgasm consists of

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  • Muscle tension
  • Increase in pulse rate and blood pressure
  • Contractions of uterus
40
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Oogenesis is the formation of the

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Female gamete

41
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Oogenesis takes place in the

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Ovary

42
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Primary oocytes develop in the

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Primordial follicles

43
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Follicles are cells that

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Surround the egg

44
Q

Follicles release hormones which

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Communicate with egg and signal its development

45
Q

What happens during fetal development?

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There is Mitosis of stem cell, forming primary oocytes

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