reproductive system

Question 1

the ___ produce gametes (sperm or ova) and hormones

Answer 1

gonads

Question 2

gonads are also called ___

Answer 2

primary sex organs

Question 3

gonads of male

Answer 3

testes

Question 4

gonads of female

Answer 4

ovaries

Question 5

sex hormones of male

Answer 5

androgens

Question 6

sex hormone of female

Answer 6

estrogen and progesterone

Question 7

the male gametes are called

Answer 7

sperm cells

Question 8

the female gametes are called

Answer 8

egg cell

Question 9

the accessory glands of male reproductive system

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seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands

Question 10

the accessory glands of female reproductive system

Answer 10

uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary gland

Question 11

A sac containing the testes

Answer 11

scrotum

Question 12

Intrascrotal temperature is kept constant by two sets of muscles:

Answer 12

dartos and cremaster

Question 13

smooth muscle that wrinkles scrotal skin

Answer 13

dartos

Question 14

bands of skeletal muscle that elevate the testes

Answer 14

cremaster

Question 15

They keep the testes 3°C lower than core body temperature (needed for sperm production)

Answer 15

cremaster and dartos

Question 16

each testes is surrounded by two tunics called

Answer 16

tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea

Question 17

a tunica that is derived from peritoneum

Answer 17

tunica vaginalis

Question 18

a tunica; a fibrous capsule of the testis

Answer 18

tunica albuginea

Question 19

the organ that produce male gametes and the male hormones

Answer 19

testes

Question 20

The testes are enclosed by a tough fibrous capsule known as the ____. Which is made up of dense irregular connective tissue.

Answer 20

tunica albuginea

Question 21

At the posterior surface of the testes, the tunica albuginea is thickened to form the ____

Answer 21

mediastinum testis

Question 22

a process forming male gametes

Answer 22

spermatogenesis

Question 23

The greater part of each testicular lobule is occupied by the highly coiled tubes known as the ___

Answer 23

seminiferous tubules

Question 24

a seminiferous tubules is also called

Answer 24

sperm factories

Question 25

cells that produce testosterone

Answer 25

interstitial cells

Question 26

is the immediate continuation of seminiferous tubules. They consist of simple epithelium that is supported externally by dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 26

tubuli recti

Question 27

consist of network of anastomosing canals, that have irregular lumens within the mediastinum testis into which the tubuli recti empty

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rete testis

Question 28

has a scalloped appearance, because it consists of two types of cells.

Answer 28

ductuli efferentes

Question 29

2 types of cells of ductuli efferentes

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One type is columnar and ciliated, while the other is cuboidal and non-ciliated but contains microvilli

Question 30

The supporting cells are known as the

Answer 30

sertoli cells

Question 31

are large tall cells, they have broad basis that rest on basal lamina, but they tapered somewhat as they extend to the free surface of the epithelium

Answer 31

Sertoli cells

Question 32

The function of ___ is to provide nutritional support and protection for the developing gametes. Plus, production of fluid that fills the lumen of the seminiferous tubules

Answer 32

sertoli cells

Question 33

Surrounding the seminiferous tubules are the ___ this are large ovoidal cells or spindle shaped cells

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interstitial cells of leydig;

Question 34

constitute the endocrine component of the testes. They produced testosterone, the hormone responsible for secondary sexual characteristics of the male

Answer 34

Interstitial cells of leydig

Question 35

____refers to the development of spermatogonia into spermatocytes

Answer 35

Spermatogenesis

Question 36

where does sperm cells produced?

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seminiferous tubules

Question 37

- Mitosis of spermatogonia, forming

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spermatocytes

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- Meiosis forms ____from spermatocytes

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spermatids

Question 39

3 stages of sperm making

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1. Spermatocytogenesis 2. meiosis 3. Spermiogenesis

Question 40

refers to the transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa

Answer 40

Spermiogenesis

Question 41

refers to the transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa

Answer 41

Spermiogenesis

Question 42

3 major region of sperm

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head, midpiece, tail

Question 43

- contains DNA and has a helmet like acrosome containing hydrolytic enzymes that allow the sperm to penetrate and enter the egg - made up of elongated highly condensed nucleus that is covered on its anterior by the acrosome

Answer 43

head

Question 44

- contains mitochondria spiraled around the tail filaments - is the one surrounded by mitochondrial sheath

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midpiece

Question 45

- a typical flagellum produced by a centriole

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tail

Question 46

where can we found the epididymis

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testis

Question 47

the site for sperm maturation

Answer 47

epididymis

Question 48

days that takes sperm to mature

Answer 48

12-16 days

Question 49

Upon ejaculation the ___contracts, expelling sperm into the ductus deferens

Answer 49

epididymis

Question 50

is a C-shaped structure that occupies and area about 7.5 cm

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epididyimis

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is the main component of epididymis

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ductus epididymis

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eoithelial tissue of epididymis

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pseudostratified epithelium

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2 types of cells of the pseudostratified epithelium of ductus epididymis

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basal and principal cells

Question 54

it serves as the site of absorption of excess fluids that is producing the seminiferous tubules

Answer 54

ductus epididymis

Question 55

serves as the accumulation and storage of spermatozoa

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dusctus epididymis

Question 56

● Runs from the epididymis through the inguinal canal into the abdominal cavity

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Ductus Deferens and Ejaculatory Duct

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Its terminus expands to form the ampulla and then joins the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct, which connects to the prostatic urethra

Answer 57

ductus deferens

Question 58

Propels sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

Answer 58

ductus deferens

Question 59

cutting and ligating the ductus deferens, which is a nearly 100% effective form of birth control

Answer 59

vasectomy

Question 60

3 histologic layer of ductus deferens

Answer 60

mucosa, muscularis, adventitia

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is composed of epithelium (pseudostratified columnar) and lamina propria (loose connective tissue)

Answer 61

mucosa

Question 62

external to mucosa is ___, that is composed of thick coat of smooth muscle fibers

Answer 62

muscularis

Question 63

wall of ductus deferens that is composed of connective tissue that contains blood, lymphatic vessels, and nerves that supply the ducts

Answer 63

adventitia

Question 64

The __ extends from the urinary bladder through the prostate gland to the membranous urethra

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prostatic urethra

Question 65

The __ extends through the pelvic floor and becomes the spongy urethra, which continues through the penis

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membranous urethra

Question 66

It becomes the spongy urethra

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membranous urethra

Question 67

It is the last segment of the duct system for both reproductive and urinary system

Answer 67

urethra

Question 68

A copulatory organ designed to deliver sperm into the female reproductive tract

Answer 68

penis

Question 69

The penis or the male copulatory organ consist of three cylindrical masses, otherwise known as the ___

Answer 69

cavernous bodies

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2 erectile tissue

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● The two corpora cavernosa and ● The corpus spongiosum

Question 71

- Doughnut-shaped gland that encircles part of the urethra inferior to the bladder

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prostate gland

Question 72

- Pea-sized glands inferior to the prostate

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bulbourethral gland

Question 73

- Mucous glands that empty into the spongy urethra

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bulbourethral gland