CH 3

Question 1

Female reproductive cells

Answer 1

eggs or ova

Question 2

female organ for development of the fetus

Answer 2

uterus

Question 3

Male reproductive cells

Answer 3

sperm

Question 4

Organ for deposit of the sperm

Answer 4

penis

Question 5

External Female Reproductive Organs

Answer 5

1. mons pubis
2. labia majora and minora
3. clitoris
4. vestibular structures
5. perineum

Question 6

Labia majora

Answer 6

contains sweat and sebaceous glands; protects the vaginal opening

Question 7

Labia minora

Answer 7

highly vascular and abundant in nerve supply; lubricates the vulva and swells w/ stimulation

Question 8

Clitoris

Answer 8

small cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves; function is sexual stimulation

Question 9

Prepuce (prepyoos)

Answer 9

hood like covering over the clitoris; also site of female circumcision

Question 10

Vestibule

Answer 10

oval area enclosed by the labia minora laterally located inside the labia minora and outside the hymen

opening into the vagina: introitus

fourchette: half moon area behind the opening

Question 11

Bartholin’s & Skene’s glands

Answer 11

secrete mucus to keep the opening moist

Question 12

INTERNAL FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

Answer 12

1. vagina
2. uterus
3. cervix
4. fallopian tubes
5. ovaries

Question 13

Endometrium
(Uterine Wall)

Answer 13

innermost layer

lines the uterine cavity in nonpregnant women

Question 14

Myometrium
(Uterine Wall)

Answer 14

muscular MIDDLE layer

makes up the major portion of the uterus

composed of smooth muscle linked by connective tissue

Question 15

Perimetrium
(Uterine Wall)

Answer 15

outer serosal layer

covers the body of the uterus

Question 16

Cervix

Answer 16

the lower part of the uterus

Question 17

Breasts

Answer 17

-accessary organs specialized for milk secretion

-nipple

-areola

-lobes

-alveolar and lactiferous glands

Question 18

Female Sexual Cycle

Answer 18

Desire
Excitement
Plateau
Orgasm
Resolution

Question 19

Follicular phase day ____ thru ______

Answer 19

day 1 thru ovulation
approx days 10-14

Question 20

Ovulation day ____

Answer 20

day 14 of a 28 day cycle

Question 21

Luteal phase day ____

Answer 21

day 15 through day 28 of a 28 day cycle

Question 22

Ovarian cycle

Question 23

Endometrial cycle

Question 24

GnRH
(gonadotropin releasing hormone)

Answer 24

secreted from the HYPOTHALAMUS throughout the reproductive cycle. Releases slowly during the follicular phase and increases during luteal phase.

GnRH induces the release of FSH and LH to assist w/ ovulation.

Question 25

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

Answer 25

secreted by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland & responsible for maturation of the ovarian follicle. FSH secretion highest/important during the 1st week of the follicular phase.

Question 26

LH (luteinizing hormone)

Answer 26

secreted by the ANTERIOR pituitary gland. Estrogen production declines and progesterone secretion continues. Estrogen levels fall a day before ovulation and progest levels rise.

Question 27

Estrogen

Answer 27

secreted by the OVARIES and is crucial for development and maturation of the follicle.

Question 28

Progesterone

Answer 28

secreted by the CORPUS LUTEUM. increase just before ovulation and peak 5-7 days after. Often called the HORMONE OF PREGNANCY bc of its calming effect (reduces uterine contractions) on the uterus, allowing pregnancy to be maintained.

Question 29

Menstruation

Answer 29

-expulsion of inner uterine lining -frequency: 21-36 days; average 28 days

Question 30

Menarche

Answer 30

establishment of menstruation in females

Question 31

Menopause

Answer 31

naturally occurring cessation of regular menstrual cycles universal & irreversible part of aging -1 year w/out a period

Question 32

Perimenopause

Answer 32

2 to 8 yrs prior to menopause -vasomotor s/s: hot flashes and night sweats

Question 33

External Male Reproductive Organs

Answer 33

1. penis 2. scrotum

Question 34

penis

Answer 34

organ of copulation outlet for urine & sperm

Question 35

scrotum

Answer 35

sac surrounding & protecting testes climate control system for testes

Question 36

Internal Male Reproductive Organs

Answer 36

1. testes - sperm production & testosterone synthesis 2. vas deferens (sperm transport) 3. spermatic cord 4. urethra 5. seminal vesicles 6. prostate gland 7. bulbourethral glands

Question 37

Male Sexual Response

Answer 37

Desire Excitement Plateau Orgasm Resolution