HISTOLOGY (Reproductive System)

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the only organ system where there
are glaring anatomic differences between males and females.

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Reproductive System

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Male and Female reproductive systems are responsible for

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GAMETOGENESIS

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production of male gametes (Sperm Cell)

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Spermatogenesis

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production of female gametes (Egg cell)

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Oogenesis

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Organs that produce the male gametes and testosterone

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TESTES

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Enclosed by a tough fibrous capsule called

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TUNICA ALBUGINEA

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what are the components of the testis?

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• TUNICA ALBUGINEA
• MEDIASTINUM TESTIS
• SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES
• INTERSTITIAL CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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thick capsule of dense connective tissue surrounding each testis

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TUNICA ALBUGINEA

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thickening of posterior part of tunica albuginea

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MEDIASTINUM TESTIS

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series of long tubules in which sperm are produced and mature

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SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES

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loose connective tissue that surrounds seminiferous tubules and contains blood, lymphatics and interstitial cells of Leydig

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INTERSTITIAL CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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primitive germ cell next to basal lamina

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spermatogonium

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more mature, very large, dark nuclei

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primary spermatocytes

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soon to be sperm

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spermatids

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In connective tissue between
seminiferous tubules.

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INTERSTITIAL CELLS OF
LEYDIG

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Produce testosterone.

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INTERSTITIAL CELLS OF
LEYDIG

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Form tight junctions: “blood-testis
barrier.”

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SERTOLI CELLS

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Provide support, protection, and
nutrition for developing sperm.

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SERTOLI CELLS

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Produce fluid in lumen of
seminiferous tubules.

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SERTOLI CELLS

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Secrete hormones that facilitate
spermatogenesis.

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SERTOLI CELLS

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The acrosome contains hydrolytic
enzymes.

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fertilization

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lakbay sperm

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seminiferous tubules - straight tubules - rete testes - efferent ductules - epididymis - ductus deferens - ejaculatory duct - prostatic urethra

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Really a diverticulum of the distal end of the vas.

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SEMINAL VESICLE

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Rich in fructose (energy drink for sperm)

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SEMINAL VESICLE

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Produces thin, milky fluid containing lipids and enzymes.

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PROSTATE

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Three zones of glands

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peripheral, central and transitional

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is largest and most common site of prostatic carcinoma.

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Peripheral zone

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fibrous tissue and smooth muscle

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stroma

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simple or pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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glands

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Paired glands also known

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Cowper’s glands

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Secrete clear viscous material to lubricate the penile urethra

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BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS

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ml of semen per ejaculate

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1.5 - 3ml

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Three cylindrical bodies of erectile tissue

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penis

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develop during fetal life

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primordial follicle

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many primordial follicles degenerate at this stage in a process

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atresia

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stromal fibroblasts proliferate and differentiate into

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theca cells

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multiple layers of follicular cells and develop and are called

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granulosa cells

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follicle development

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Primordial Follicle Primary Follicles Secondary (Antral) Follicle Mature (Graafian) Follicle

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secretes FSH which stimulates growth of follicles

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Pituitary

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secrete increasing levels of estrogen, which precipitate an LH surge from pituitary.

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Follicles

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it causes rupture of follicle and release of oocyte

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LH

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After ovulation the granulosa cells and theca interna cells of ovulated follicle turn into a temporary endocrine organ called

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CORPUS LUTEUM

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TWO TYPES OF CORPUS LUTEUM

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Corpus luteum of menstruation Corpus luteum of pregnancy

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Always forms at ovulation

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Corpus luteum of menstruation

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Forms shortly after implantation

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Corpus luteum of pregnancy

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sloughed during menstruation

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Functionalis glands:

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regenerate glands after menstruation

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basalis glands

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myometrium

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smooth muscle layer of uterine wall

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ovarian and endometrial changes during the menstrual cycle

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primary follicle, secondary follicle, vesicular follicle, ovulation, corpus luteum forms regression, corpus albicans

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Occurs due to degeneration of the corpus luteum resulting in loss of estrogen and progesterone production.

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menstruation

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close to lumen, sperm precursors

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spermatids

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short-lived, hard to see

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secondary spermatocytes

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larger, located more towards lumen

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primary spermatocytes