Module 5 Lab Review

Question 1

List the structures of the vulva from anterior to posterior

Answer 1

clitoris, urethral opening, vaginal orifice

Question 2

The ____ is formed by the fusion of the seminiferous tubules

Answer 2

rete testis

Question 3

Female reproductive vasculature: branches of the abdominal aorta

Answer 3

ovarian artery

Question 4

Female reproductive vasculature: branches of the internal iliac artery

Answer 4

uterine artery
vaginal artery
internal pudendal artery

Question 5

Female reproductive vasculature: branches of the femoral artery

Answer 5

superficial external pudendal artery
deep external pudendal artery

Question 6

Male reproductive vasculature: branches of the abdominal aorta

Answer 6

testicular artery

Question 7

Male reproductive vasculature: branches from the internal pudendal artery

Answer 7

dorsal artery of penis
posterior scrotal arteries
perineal artery

Question 8

Male reproductive vasculature: branches of femoral artery

Answer 8

superficial external pudendal artery
deep external pudendal artery

Question 9

pathway of sperm

Answer 9

seminiferous tubules
epididymis
vas deferens
ejaculatory duct
urethra
penis

Question 10

portions of the uterine tubes (distal to proximal)

Answer 10

infundibidulum - contains fimbriae
ampulla - longest, site of fertilization
isthmus
intrauterie part

Question 11

3 layers of uterus tissue

Answer 11

perimetrium - outer serous layer
myometrium - smooth muscle
endometrium - internal mucosal layer with two layers:
- stratum functionalis (superficial, shed during menstruation)
- stratum basalis: deep layer

Question 12

Primary sex organs and gametes

Answer 12

male: testes, sperm
female: ovaries, ovum

Question 13

lactiferous ducts in the breast

Answer 13

drain milk from lobulated glandular tissue towards lactiferous sinuses at the center of the nipple

Question 14

lymphatic vessels of the breast drain into the _____

Answer 14

axillary lymph node

Question 15

seminiferous tubules are coiled tubes within each lobule of the testes that contain:

Answer 15

germ cells
sertoli cells
leydig cells

Question 16

Function of Sertoli cells

Answer 16

secrete hormones such as inhibin and activin

Question 17

Function of Leydig cells

Answer 17

produce testosterone

Question 18

Function of seminal vesicles

Answer 18

produce a yellowish fluid that
- protects sperm
- enhances motility
- clots semen

Question 19

Function of prostate gland

Answer 19

produce prostatic fluid that
- aids motility and vitality
- protects sperm from acidic vaginal tract

Question 20

Function of bulbourethral (Cowper’s) gland

Answer 20

produces clear fluid that
- lubricates and clears out urine from the urethra

Question 21

Scrotum

Answer 21

area of thin skin enclosing the testes and spermatic cord that has muscles and fascia derived from abdominal connective tissue

Question 22

Function of dartos fascia

Answer 22

wrinkle scrotal skin

Question 23

Function of cremaster muscle

Answer 23

pull testes up towards inguinal ring to regulate temperature and support spermatogenesis