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chpt 26: repro Flashcards

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structures in the male repro sys

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  • testes
  • sys of ducts
  • semen
  • penis
  • accessory glands (seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourthreal glands)
  • supporting structures (scrotoum and penis )
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overall function of testes

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primary sex organ that produces sperm and secretes hormones

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which structure is responsible for

  • Transport and storing sperm
  • assist in sperm maturation
  • convey sperm to exterior
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sys of ducts

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what is semen made of

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sperm and secretions provided by accessory gland

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function of interstitial (leydigs cells)

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produce testosterone

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which testis structure is responsible for producing sperm

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seminifeerous tubules

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function of sertoli cells

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  • create tight junction to form blood-testis- barrier
  • support, protect and nourish sperm
  • have phagocytize
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location of phagocyte

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excess in spermatid cytoplasm

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function of phagocytize

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  • control movement of spermatogenic cells
  • release sperm into lumen of seminiferous tubule
  • produce fluid for sperm transport
  • secrete inhibin
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what hormone is responsible for decreasing rate of spermatogenesis and regulating effects of testosterone and FSH

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inhibin

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what structure us the uncoiled and larger diameter of the epidimysis

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ductus vas deference

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what is the dilated portion of the ductus vas deference’s called

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ampulla

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function of vas defence

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  • ## conveys sperm during arousal from epididmyis toward urethra
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which female repro structure is similar to the vas deference

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Fallopian tube / ova duct

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what does the duct of the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of vas deferens combine to form

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ejaculatory duct

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function of ejaculatory duct

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eject sperm + seminal vesicle secretion b/f release to exterior

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where does the ejaculatory duct end

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prostatic urethra

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what structure is the passage way for semen and urine in males

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urethra

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membranous intermediate urethra location

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b/w prostatic urthre and spongy penile urethra

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which urethra ends at the external urethrall office

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spongy penile urethra

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what does the seminal vesicle secrete

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  • alkaline fluids
  • fructose
  • prostaglandins
  • clotting proteins
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alkaline fluid function

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  • help neutralize acidic environment
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what is responsible for semem coagulation after ejaculation

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clotting proteins

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fructose and critic acid function

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  • used for atp production by sperm
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what seminal vesicle secretion helps with sperm motility and viability and may stimulate muscular contraction within repro tract
- prostaglandins
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function of bulbourethral/ cowers glands
- secrete alkaline substance | - secrete mucus that lubricates
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what structure secretion are milky and contain citric acid, several proteolytic enzymes and seminal plasin
prostate
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what breaks down clotting proteins forms seminal vesicle
proteolytic enzymes (PSA, pepsinogen, lysosomes, amylase, and hyaluronidase
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function of seminal plasmin
- destroys bacteria
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sperm count
50-150 million sperm/ mL
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function of seminal fluid
- provide sperm w transportation medium - protect against hostile acidic environment - provide sperm with nutrients
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tunica albuginea
- part of penis | - surrounds 3 cylindrical masses of tissues
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name of the 2 dorsolateral masses of the penis
corpora canvernosa
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what penis structure contains the spongy urethra and keeps it open during ejaculation
corpus spongiosum
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volume of semen
2.5-5mL
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what covers the surface of ovary
germinal epithelium
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location of tunica albugninea
deeply to germinal
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what structure of the ovary contains ovarian follicles
ovarian cortex
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ovarian medulla structure
deep to cortex | - contains bv, lymphatic vessels and nerves
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what consist of oocytes
ovarian follicles
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when do follicular cells form
when surrounding cells forms a single layer
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how many layers of surrounding cells are present to form granular cells
many
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what is a large fluid filled follicle that is ready to rupture and expel its secondary oocyte
mature (gruafian) follicle
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corpus lutem function
- produce estrogen, pogestrone, relaxin and inhibin
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what contains remnants of a mature folic after ovulation
corpus lutem
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when is the courpus Albanians formed
when the corpus lutes degerntaes
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what causes the release of ovum and cause female Bodily changes
- estrogen
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hilum function
- point of exit and entrance for bv and nerves
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what oocyte gets fertilized
secondary
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where does fertilization occur?
uterine/ Fallopian tubes / ova ducts
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location of uterine/ Fallopian tubes / ova ducts
between broad ligaments
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infundibum is close to
ovaires
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what is the widest and longest portion of the uterine/ Fallopian tubes / ova ducts
ampulla
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isthmus function in ovary
joins uterus
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what are the three layers of the uterine/ Fallopian tubes / ova ducts
mucosa , muscularis and serosa
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where is the uterine cavity
inferior of the body of the uterus
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inferior of the narrow cervix is referred to as
cervical canall
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internal OS is
where the cervical canal opens into the uterine cavity
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where does the cervical canal open to the vagina
- external OS
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what are the three layers of the uterus
- endothelium - myoterium - perinetrium / serosa
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which layer of the uterus is high vascularized and shed during periods
endothelium's stratum funcationlis
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function of stratum basalis located in the endomyterium
gives rise to new stratum functionlis
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name of middle layer of the uterus that contains smooth muscles fibers
myometrium
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permetrium / serosa is the ___ of the uterus layers
- outer layer
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function of broad (paired) ligaments
- attach uterus to pelvic cavity | - attaches ovary by mesoovarium
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what ligaments connects the uterus to the sacrum
uterosacrcal (paired)
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function of cardinal (lateral cervical)
- extends from pelvic wall to cervix and vagina
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which ligament extends from inferior uterus to uterine/ Fallopian tubes / ova ducts to portion of labia majora
round ligaments
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function of ovarian ligaments
- attach ovary to uterus
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what ligaments attaches ovary to pelvic wall
suspensory ligament
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function of centric cells in the vagina
antigen presenting cells (immune? )
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what makes the vagina acidic
decomposing glycogen in the mucosa layer
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vulva is
exterrnal genital
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what structure cushions the pubis symphysis and is an elevation of adipose tissue covered by skin and hair
mons pubis
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what structure in the female repro is like the scrotum (has hair, fat, oil and apocrine sweat glands)
labia majora
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labia minora
inner part with no hair and fat and few glands `
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which male structure is the labia minora similar to
spongy urethrea
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what is formed when the labia minora unites covers the body of the clitoris
prepuce of clitoris `
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where are oil glands on boobs
areola
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what are closely spaced lactiferous glands called
nipples
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what produces milk
alveoli
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lactiferous sinus function
stores milk
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what supports the breast
- coopers ligaments
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name of erectile tissue in male
corpora canversa (2) and corpus spongiosum

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