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Define: gametes.

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sex cells;

males: spermatozoon (sperm);
females: ovum (egg)

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Explain chromosomal sex determination.

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23 pairs of chromosomes:
-22 autosomes
-1 pair of sex chromosomes;
ovum contains X;
half of sperm contain X, half contain Y
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Does sexual differentiation end with fertilization? Explain.

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No: requires an interaction between genetics and hormones;

fetus is “non-committed” until 5-6 weeks

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Name the 2 ducts adjacent to gonadal ridges which interact with prenatal hormones to undergo sexual differentiation.

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2 pairs of ducts along each mesonephros, or primitive kidney:

1) mesonephric (wolffian) ducts:
2) paramesonephric (mullerian) ducts:

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Explain how the mesophrenic (wolffian) ducts interact with prenatal hormones to undergo sexual differentiation.

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Y chromosome has a gene called SRY (sex-determining region of the Y) that codes for a protein called testis-determining factor (TDF);
rudimentary testes form in 8-9 weeks and secrete:
-testosterone: causes development of male reproductive tract
-mullerian-inhibiting factor (MIF): causes atrophy of paramesonephric ducts

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Explain how the paramesonephric (mullerian) ducts interact with prenatal hormones to undergo sexual differentiation.

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absence of testosterone and MIF causes development of female reproductive tract

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Define: homologous.

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male and female organs that develop from the same embryonic structure

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In the embryo, the genitals begin developing from identifical structures in both sexes. Name these 3 structures (present at 6 weeks) and name what they develop into.

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1) genital tubercle: penis/clitoris
2) urogenital folds: urethra/labia minora
3) labiosacral folds: scrotum/labia majora

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Describe the process of the descent of the testes.

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begins around embryonic week 6;
though inguinal canal to scrotum (~7 months);
descent guided by testosterone, but not well understood

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Define: inguinal canal.

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path of low resistance through the groin that serves as a path for testicular descent

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Define: cryptorchidism.

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condition present in 3% of boys in which they are born with undescended testes

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Name the major structures and functions of the male reproductive system.

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scrotum and testes: spermatogenesis;
spermatic ducts and accessory glands: transport;
penis: emission

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Describe the contents of the scrotum.

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testes;
spermatic cord:
-ductus deferens (sperm duct)
-blood/lymph vessels
-nerves
mechanisms for temp regulation
-cremaster muscle: contracts when cold
-dartos muscle: contracts when cold
-pampiniform plexus: network of veins that cools warm arterial blood that would inhibit sperm production
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Describe the microanatomy of the testes.

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tunica albuginea: outer white fibrous capsule;
250-300 lobules: each contains 1-3 seminiferous tubules, which produce sperm;
3 cell types:
interstitial (Leydig) cells: produce testosterone;
germ cells: in process of becoming sperm;
sustenacular (Sertoli): protect germ cells and promote their development; secrete nutrients and inhibin

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Describe the 3 special cell types present in the testes.

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1) interstitial (Leydig) cells: produce testosterone;
2) germ cells of germinal epithelium: in process of becoming sperm;
3) sustenacular (Sertoli): protect germ cells and promote their development;
secrete nutrients and inhibin;
form blood-testis barrier (BTB)

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Define: inhibin.

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hormone secreted by sustenacular (Sertoli) cells which regulates the rate of sperm production;
helps to produce a protein called ABP (androgen-binding protein)

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Define: blood-testis barrier (BTB).

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barrier formed by sustenacular (Sertoli) cells which protects sperm from attack by immune system

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Describe the 3 spermatic ducts.

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1) efferent ductule carries sperm from posterior testes to epididymis
2) ductus (vas) deferens propels sperm from epididymis to urethra
3) ejaculatory duct: where ductus deferens and seminal vesicle meet;
passes through prostate and empties into urethra

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Define: epididymis.

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site of sperm maturation and storage

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Name the 3 accessory glands associate with the male reproductive system.

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1) seminal vesicle
2) prostate gland
3) bulbourethral gland

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Explain the role of the seminal vesicle.

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mucus-like secretions make up 60% of semen volume;
provides nutrients for sperm;
secretions contain proseminogelin;

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Explain the role of prostate gland.

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alkaline secretions protect sperm from acidity of vagina;
calcium, citrate, phosphate;
serine protease: liquefies semen;
clotting enzyme activates proseminogelin to seminogelin, which gives sperm its stickiness

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Explain the role of bulbourethral gland.

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secrete alkaline fluid, which neutralizes the urethra, when sexual arousal first occurs;
lubricates penis

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Explain composition and function of the penis.

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3 divisions:

  • root
  • shaft: 2 bodies of erectile tissue (corpus spongiosum & corpus cavernosum)
  • glans
    function: delivery of semen
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Explain endocrine control of puberty.
at puberty, hypothalamus begins releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); GnRH stimulates anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH
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Explain follicle-stimulating hormone's (FSH) role in puberty.
``` stimulates sustenacular (Sertoli) cells to secrete androgen-binding protein (ABP); without FSH and ABP, testosterone would have no effect on the testes ```
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Explain luteinizing hormone's (FSH) role in puberty.
stimulates interstitial (Leydig) cells to release androgens, especially testosterone
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What is the role of androgen-binding protein (ABP)?
raises testosterone levels in the seminiferous tubules and epididymis; without FSH and ABP, testosterone would have no effect on the testes
29
Name the 7 effects of testosterone.
1) spermatogenesis 2) secondary sex characteristics 3) enlargement of reproductive structures 4) inhibits GnRH, FSH, and LH secretion 5) body growth 6) accelerates erythropoiesis 7) awakens libido
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Give an overview of the process of sperm production.
Division of germ cells; meiosis I: -parent cell is diploid (2n) (46 chromosomes); -2 daughter cells are haploid (n) (23 chromosomes); meiosis II: -more like mitosis; -ends with 4 haploid cells (n) (23 chromosomes); each spermatid undergoes spermatogenesis
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Explain spermatogenesis.
primordial germ cells: first stem cells destined to become sperm; after they migrate to the gonadal ridges, they change into spermatagonia, which lie upon the basement membranes of the seminiferous tubules outside of the BTB; spermatagonia: -Type A: always remain at basement membrane outside of BTB -Type B: migrate toward the lumen of the seminiferous tubule and become... primary spermatocytes, which move through the BTB and undergo meiosis I to become... -2 haploid secondary spermatocytes, which each undergo meiosis II to become... -2 spermatids (4 total)
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Explain spermiogenesis.
spermatid undergoes spermiogenesis, in which it differentiates into a spermatozoon (sperm): -sprouts tail (flagellum) -discards cytoplasm -takes 74 days sperm production: 300,000/min, 400million/day
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Describe the structure of spermatozoa.
``` head: -nucleus with tip covered by acrosome, which contain enzymes to penetrate the egg tail: -midpiece, contains mitochondria -principal piece -end piece ```
34
Describe the composition and functions of semen.
10% sperm 30% prostatic fluid 60% seminal vesicle fluid function: nourishment, protection, & activation of sperm
35
Compare and contrast normal and infertile sperm count.
normal: 50-120 mill/mL infertile: 20-25 mill/mL
36
Name the 4 stages of male sexual arousal.
1) excitement 2) plateau 3) orgasm 4) resolution
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Describe the excitement stage of male sexual arousal.
vasocongestion; myotonia: muscle tension; parasympathetic fibers release nitric oxide, which leads to a relaxation of the deep arteries so that they fill with blood
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Describe the plateau stage of male sexual arousal.
effects of excitement stage are maintained
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Describe the orgasm stage of male sexual arousal.
ejaculation: -emission: SNS stimulates peristalsis in the smooth muscle of the ductus deferens; path of sperm: tail of epididymis, ductus deferens, ampulla, prostatic urethra, urethra; -expulsion: SNS stimulates expulsion of semen and constricts the urethral bladder
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Describe the resolution stage of male sexual arousal.
SNS reduces blow flow; detumescence: penis becomes soft and flaccid again; refractory period: 10 mins to hours; no erection possible
41
Name the female reproductive organs.
``` gonads: ovaries; genitalia: internal -uterine tubes -uterus -vagina external: -labia majora -labia minora -clitoris -vestibular glands ```
42
Describe the function and structure of ovaries.
``` functions: produce gametes and sex hormones structure: -capsule: tunica albuginea (like testes) -cortex: contains follicles -medulla: contains blood vessels ```
43
Describe the composition of the uterine tubes.
``` a.k.a. oviducts or fallopian tubes; infundibulum with fimbriae; tissue layers: -middle: smooth muscle -mucosa: cilia and secretory cells held by ligaments ```
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Describe the function and structure of the uterus.
function: nourishment of zygote; regions: fundus, body, cervix; cervix contains cervical glands which secretes mucus; layers: perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium
45
Describe the functions and structure of the vagina.
functions: -discharge of menstrual fluid -intercourse -childbirth structures: -vaginal orifice -hymen -dendritic cells: antigen-presenting cells, a route by which HIV from infected semen invades the female body
46
Describe the female external genitalia.
mons pubis: area where pubic hair grows above pubic symphysis; labia majora; labia minora; vestibule: area enclosed by labia minora -clitoris: erectile tissue -vestibular glands: lubrication -paraurethral glands: similar to prostate
47
Describe the composition of the mammary glands.
breasts composed of lobes of glandular tissue; | lobes converge to form lactiferous duct, which dilate to form a lactiferous sinus opening into the nipple
48
Describe the cascade of hormones which cause female puberty.
hypothalamus secretes GnRH, which stimulates anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH: -FSH stimulates development of ovarian follices, which in turn stimulates secretion of ovarian hormones
49
What are the 3 noticeable effects of female puberty?
1) thelarche: onset of breast development 2) pubarche: appearance of pubic and axillary hair 3) menarche: first menstrual period
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Define: climacteric.
midlife change in hormone secretion, accompanied by menopause, the cessation of menstration
51
Give an overview of the female reproduction.
``` oogenesis: egg production; sexual cycle: -ovarian cycle: events in ovaries -menstrual cycle: events in uterus reproductive cycle: events from fertilization to birth ```
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Describe the process of oogenesis.
haploid gametes produced by meiosis; cyclic event that releases one egg/month; germ cells arise from the embryonic yolk sac and differentiate into oogonia; 6-7 million present shortly prefer birth; oogonia transform into primary oocytes; however, atresia (degeneration) occurs: only about 400,000 primary oocytes remain by puberty
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Name the 4 stages of female sexual arousal.
1) excitement 2) plateau 3) orgasm 4) resolution
54
Describe the excitement stage of female sexual arousal.
``` vasocongestion: -clitoris -labia majora & minora -vaginal transduate: serous fluid that lubricates canal myotonia ```
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Describe the plateau stage of female sexual arousal.
effects of excitement stage are maintained; | tenting effect: uterus stands vertical instead of tilting forward toward the urinary bladder
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Describe the orgasm stage of female sexual arousal.
clitoris: sensory nerve endings paraurethral glands (homologous to male prostate): "female ejaculation"; uterus exhibits peristaltic contractions which may help to draw semen from the vagina
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Describe the resolution stage of female sexual arousal.
unlike men, no refractory period, so women may experience multiple orgasms ;)
58
Describe the 4 hormones that play a role in pregnancy.
1) human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) - secreted by placenta - detected by home pregnancy tests 2) estrogen - stimulates tissue growth 3) progesterone - secreted by placenta and corpus luteum - prevents follicle development & menstruation 4) human chorionic somatommotropin (HCS) - not understood, thought to contribute to growth and development of
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Give a brief overview of the key elements of childbirth.
``` childbirth = parturition; Braxton Hicks contractions = weak contractions that occur throughout gestation; labor induced by positive feedback: -cervical stretching >>> oxytocin secretion >>> uterine contraction >>> cervical stretching 3 stages: -dilation -expulsion -placental ```
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Explain lactation.
synthesis and ejection of milk; estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, and GH cause development of mammary glands during pregnancy; in late pregnancy, colostrum secretion begins; prolactin governs milk synthesis; its levels cycle between infant feedings; milk synthesis also requires GH, cortisol, insulin, and PTH; milk ejection: mechanical stimulation (suckling) stimulates oxytocin

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