Reproductive System

Question 1

what is the function of the male reproductive system?

Answer 1

to produce and transfer sperm and semen into the female reproductive tract and secrete male hormones

Question 2

what does the external structure of the male reproductive system include?

Answer 2

penis, scrotum, testes

Question 3

the penis contains the _____

Answer 3

urethra

Question 4

scrotum

Answer 4

sac of skin and smooth muscle that houses the testes and keeps them at a proper temperature for spermatogenesis

Question 5

testes

Answer 5

AKA testicles, are the male gonads which produces sperm and testosterone

Question 6

what does the internal structure of the male reproductive system include? (7 things)

Answer 6

epididymis, vas defrens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbouretheral glands

Question 7

epididymis

Answer 7

stores the sperm as it matures

Question 8

what is sperms pathway?

Answer 8

epididymis > vas deferens > ejaculatory duct

Question 9

seminal vesicles

Answer 9

secrete alkaline fluids with proteins and mucus into the ejaculatory duct

Question 10

prostate gland

Answer 10

secretes milky white fluid with proteins and enzymes as part of the semen

Question 11

bubourethral glands

Answer 11

AKA Cowper’s glands, secrete a fluid into the urethra to neutralize acidity in the urethra

Question 12

what are the 3 hormones associated w the male reproductive system and what are they for?

Answer 12

1. follicle stimulating hormone: stimulates spermatogenesis
2. luteinizing hormone: stimulates testosterone production
3. testosterone: responsible for male sex characteristics

Question 13

what is the function of the female reproductive system?

Answer 13

to produce ova (egg cells) and transfer them to fallopian tubes for fertilization. the ova then receive sperm from the male and protect a nourishing environment for the developing embryo

Question 14

what does the external portion of the female reproductive system include?

Answer 14

labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin’s glands, clitoris

Question 15

Bartholin’s glands

Answer 15

secrete a lubricating fluid

Question 16

what does the internal portion of the female reproductive system include?

Answer 16

ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina

Question 17

ovaries

Answer 17

female gonads, produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone

Question 18

fallopian tubes

Answer 18

carry mature egg toward the uterus. where fertilization occurs

Question 19

uterus

Answer 19

where the fertilized egg implants into the uterine wall

Question 20

the female reproductive cycle is characterized by what 2 things?

Answer 20

changes in ovaries and uterine lining (endometrium)

Question 21

what are the 3 phases of the ovarian cycle?

Answer 21

1. follicular phase
2. ovulation
3. luteal phase

Question 22

follicular phase

Answer 22

FSH stimulates the maturation of the follicle > follicle secretes estrogen > estrogen helps regenerate uterine lining that was shed during menstration

Question 23

ovulation

Answer 23

the release of a secondary oocyte from the ovary. induced by a surge in LH

Question 24

luteal phase

Answer 24

begins w formation of corpus luteum from remnants of the follicle > corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estrogen, which inhibit LH and FSH > progesterone maintains the thickness of the endometrium > if a fertilized egg is not implanted, corpus luteum begins to digress and estrogen and progesterone levels drop > FSH and LH are no longer inhibited > cycle renews

Question 25

what are the 3 phases of the uterine cycle?

Answer 25

1. proliferative phase 2. secretory phase 3. menstral phase

Question 26

proliferative phase

Answer 26

regeneration of the uterine lining

Question 27

secretory phase

Answer 27

endometrium becomes increasingly vascula, nutrients are secreted to prepare for implantation

Question 28

menstration

Answer 28

endometrium is shed (if no implantation in secretory phase)

Question 29

pregnancy

Answer 29

ON IPAD

Question 30

parturition

Answer 30

ON IPAD

Question 31

lactation

Answer 31

ON IPAD