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name the structures of the male reproductive system

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testes
epididymis
penis
ducts and glands that produce and secrete semen

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what makes up the contents of semen?

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60% seminal vesicles
30% prostate
10% sperm (from? epididymis/testis)
trace mucus - bulbourethral gland

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how does sperm flow through the male duct system?

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seminiferous tubules
epididymis
vas deferens
ejaculatory duct 
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
penile urethra
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how long do sperm take to mature in the epididymis?

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approximately 20 days

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describe the content of the seminal vesicles

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produces viscous alkaline (female is acidic)

contains coagulating enzyme vesiculase (clotting)

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describe the contents of the prostate gland

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contains:
citrate
enzymes
prostatic-specific antigen/protein (PSA)

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prostate gland problems

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*benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH):
hypertrophy (enlargement) of the prostate gland; will affect nearly all males
*prostatis:
inflammation of the prostate; immune response to bacteria (often)

^^^both can lead to difficulty urinating/bladder infection/kidney damage^^^

*prostate cancer

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primary risk factors for prostate cancer

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high fatty diet

high testosterone

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describe the vas deferens and ejaculatory duct relationship

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vas deferens runs from the epididymis until it joins with the duct of the seminal vesicle to create the ejaculatory duct

the contents of the ejaculatory duct (10% sperm & 60% seminal vesicle) then join with the prostatic urethra (30%)

peristaltic smooth muscle contractions of the corpus spongiosus propel sperm from the epididymis to the penile urethra during ejaculation

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10
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vasectomy

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cutting and ligating the vas deferens in the scrotum

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describe the scrotum

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sac of skin
superficial fascia
where testes are located
separates testes into individual components

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describe the temperature requirements of the scrotum

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for sperm production and viability, scrotum must be 3 degrees C lower than the core body temperature

temperature kept constant by 2 muscles: dartmos and cremaster

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describe the dartmos and cremaster mucles

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dartmos (involuntary control):
smooth muscle that wrinkles and relaxes scrotal skin

cremaster (volunatory control):
bands of skeletal muscle that elevate or descend (jump) testes

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describe the blood supply of the testis

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pampiniform plexus - network of vessels that enclose the artery and absorb the excess heat (another way of cooling)

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spermatic cord

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encloses branches of the autonomic nervous system, blood vessels, and lymphatics that supply the testes

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16
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cryptorchidism

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failure of the testes to descend (most important risk factor for testicular cancer & inadequate or nonviable sperm will be produced)

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17
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describe erections and ejaculations

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erection - parasympathetic nervous system reflex

ejaculation - sympathetic nervous system reflex

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18
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nitric oxide (NO)

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neurotransmitter responsible for the dilation of blood vessels causing the vascular spaces of erectile tissue to fill with blood

also stimulates the bulbourethral glands to release their fluid, cleansing the passageway of the semen

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19
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describe spermatogenesis

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begins at puberty

produces sperm from seminiferous tubules of the testes through a series of events:

  1. mitosis - spermatagonia (sperm stem cell) form Type A & Type B
  2. meiosis - Type B become spermatocytes to form spermatids
    • one spermatagonium becomes 4 spermatozoa through Meisos 1 & 2
  3. spermiogenesis - (late in spermatogenesis) spermatids lose excess cytoplasm and form a tail; become spermatozoa (sperm)

immature cells begin as diploid (2n) but become haploid (n) when mature

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20
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how are male and female sex cells divided?

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by Meiosis 1 and Meiosis 2

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21
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describe oogenesis

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production of female gametes
begins in fetal period (females born with finite number of eggs)
primary oocytes begin meiosis but stall in Prophase 1 until puberty
each month after puberty, one primary oocyte per month completes meiosis 1 and produces 2 haploid cells

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spermatogenesis v oogenesis

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spermatogenesis produces 4 mature sperm from one spermatagonium

oogenesis produces 1 mature egg and 3 polar bodies

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23
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name and describe the major regions of sperm

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head (genetic region) - contains nucleus and helmet-like acrosome containing hydrolytic enzymes that enable the sperm to penetrate the egg

midpiece (metabolic region) - contains mitochondria

tail (locomotor region) - for “swimming”

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24
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describe seritoli cells

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tight junctions form the blood-testis barrier

prevents sperm antigens from entering blood where they could activate immune system
since sperm isn’t made until after puberty (after immune system is formed) their presence could be recognized as foreign

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describe the internal structures of the penis
corpus spongiosum - surround urethra and expands to form glans penis; keeps urethra open during erection corpus cavernosa - on dorsal side
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priapism
persistent abnormal erection (4+ hours)
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erection
enlargement and stiffening of the penis from engorgement of erectile tissue with blood
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LH stimulation and men
stimulates Interstitial Cells of Leydig of the testes to produce testosterone
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FSH stimulation and men
stimulates the Seminiferous Tubules of testes to produce sperm **a decrease in release may result in a man being sterile (produce no sperm or an inadequate amount)
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effects of testosterone
prompts spermatogenesis targets all accessory organs; deficiency leads to atrophy basis of sex drive (libido) in males secondary sex characteristic pubic, axillary, facial hair growth of chest width and deepening of voice increase growth and density of bones and muscles
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male: scrotum female:
labia majora
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male: penis female:
clitoris
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male: bulbourethral glands female:
greater vestibular glands
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describe the role of the uterine tubes
aka fallopian tubes or oviducts carries ovulated oocyte from the ovaries to the uterus (oocyte is carried along by peristalsis and ciliary action)
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name and describe the regions of the uterine tubes
infundibulum (with ciliated fimbriae; funnel shaped region near the ovary) - creates currents to move ooctye into uterine tube ampulla (expanded area) - usual site of fertilization isthmus - constricted region joining the uterus
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describe the uterus
main function: receiving, retaining, implantation, and nourishment of the fertilized ovum consists of body, fundus, and isthmus
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describe the cervix
separates the uterus from the vagina cervical glands secrete mucus prevents spread of bacteria from vagina to uterus blocks sperm entry, except during midcycle when mucus becomes less viscous and allows sperm to pass through
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name and describe the layers of the uterine wall
perimetrium (outermost) - serous membrane layer myometrium - layers of smooth muscle; contracts during menses and parturition (birthing) endometrium (deepest) - mucosal lining; divided into stratum functionalis and stratum basalis
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describe the 2 layers of the endometrium
stratum functionalis (functional) *sheds during menstruation* *spasm of spiral arteries leads to menstruation* deepest; responds to hormones (estrogen and progesterone) ``` stratum basalis (basal) * forms new functionalis after menstruation* ```
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cervical cancer
80% of cases caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) *Gardisil can be detected by a pap smear
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endometrius
inflamed endometrium growth of endometrial cells on ovaries aka pelvic inflammatory disease?
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ectopic pregnancy
implantation of fertilized egg in fallopian tube or peritoneum (instead of ampulla)
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mammary glands
modified sweat glands (male and female)
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sentinel nodes
(pertaining to breast cancer) first lymph node(s) draining and spreading a cancer
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breast cancer
usually arises from epithelial cells of the DUCTS 70% of women with breast cancer have no known risk factors
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what causes menstruation to occur?
blood levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease
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ovulation does or does not always occur 14 days after the beginning of menstruation
does not
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describe the effects of estrogen
promotes oogenesis exerts growth on female reproductive tract supports growth spurts and epiphyseal closure secondary sex characteristics: breast growth, increased deposit of subcutaneous fat (breasts and hips), widening/lightening of pelvis for birth metabolic effects: maintain low blood cholesterol and increase Ca intake
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describe the effects of progesterone
works with estrogen to establish and regulate the uterine cycle maintains uterus during pregnancy prepares breast for lactation
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describe the 2 phases of the ovarian cycle
Follicular phase (days 1-14): late secondary follicle becomes a graffian follicle and is ready for ovulation * ovulation occurs around day 14 due to surge of LH* * produces inhibin (inhibts FSH/LH release & additional follicle development), estrogen and progesterone* ``` Luteal phase (days 14-28): ruptured follicle collapses to form the corpus luteum: luteum secretes estrogen & progestrone If not pregnant, corpus luteum degenerates in 10 days leaving a scar (corpus albicans); If pregnant, corpus luteum produces hormones until the placenta takes over at 3 months ```
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describe ovulation
occurs as the secondary oocyte is expelled from the ovary if two oocytes are expelled: fraternal twins one fertilized cell splits in 2: identical twins
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describe the corpus luteum
"yellow body" within the ovary the ruptured follicle following the ejection of an oocyte IF FERTILIZATION OCCURS it produces estrogen and progesterone for 3 months before the placenta takes over; embryo release hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) (chemical tested for in pregnancy tests) to keep the corpus lutem around
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describe the 3 phases of the uterine/menstrual cycle
menstrual phase (days 1-5): shed stratum functionalis; menstrual flow begins; lowest hormones proliferative phase (days 6-14): stratum basalis layer rebuilds stratum functionalis (estrogen increases) secretory phase (days 15-28): progesterone increases; further development of the endometrium *estrogen builds & progesterone maintains/prepares*
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FSH stimulation and women
controls development of the egg within the follicle of the ovary
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How long is sperm viable within the female reproductive tract?
approximately 5 days
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How long is an egg viable after ovulation?
12-24 hours
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zygote
first cell formed following fertilization
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fertilization
when a sperm fuses with an egg to form a zygote
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how long does pregnancy last
9 months/280 days
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surfactant
lipoprotein produced by cells of the lungs; needed to be able to breathe
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conceptus
the developing offspring embryo: conception through week 8 fetus: week 9 through birth
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gestation period
from the last menstrual period until birth
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capacitation
membranes become fragile so that the acrosomes can release enzymes to digest outer layer of the oocyte (typically takes 2-10 hours)
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When does implantation of the embryo into the endometrium of the uterus occur?
occurs 7 days after ovulation
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trophoblasts
adhere to endometrium and digests its cells until it is securely attached; implantation is completed by the 12th day after ovulation these cells of the embryo secrete hCG for 3 months until trophoblast cells become the placenta

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